Ruth Chepngetich, the woman who holds the world record for the marathon, has received a three-year ban. She admitted to breaking anti-doping rules. A test on 14 March found a high level of Hydrochlorothiazide, a banned substance often used to hide other drugs.
Her past wins, such as her record run in Chicago in October 2024, will not be taken away. The Athletics Integrity Unit sought a four-year ban, but the penalty was reduced to three years after she admitted fault. The unit still looks into messages from her phone that suggest she may have used the drug on purpose. Her ban started on 19 April. All her results and prizes from 14 March onward have been taken away.
Her past wins, such as her record run in Chicago in October 2024, will not be taken away. The Athletics Integrity Unit sought a four-year ban, but the penalty was reduced to three years after she admitted fault. The unit still looks into messages from her phone that suggest she may have used the drug on purpose. Her ban started on 19 April. All her results and prizes from 14 March onward have been taken away.
