Daisy Cherotich, a long-distance runner from Kenya, has been handed a four-year suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) due to doping.
This comes barely a week after another Kenyan runner was issued a decade-long ban following an infraction. The Athletes Integrity Unit (AIU) recently shared that the urine sample from Cherotich tested positive for erythropoietin which is a component noted for its capabilities in heightening one’s physical strength. The AIU relayed the outcome to Cherotich on February 21, 2023 and asked for her clarification along with the laboratory test outcomes in the next thirty days. Despite this clear direction, Cherotich didn’t provide the required response in the given window.
As the AIU sought to give her a fair chance to respond, an extension was awarded to Cherotich until March 6, 2023. However, even after being informed of the possible ramifications of non-response, she remained unresponsive. Consequently, she was issued a Notice of Charge, stating that she had violated Anti-Doping Regulations and was now facing a four-year ban.
Cherotich had until July 17, 2023, to refute accusations against her; failing to do so would lead to a ban. However, Cherotich owned up to transgressing the Anti-Doping Rules just a day before the deadline and accepted the punishment meted out by AIU. This development comes shortly after AIU handed down a ten-year ban to Kenyan marathoner Titus Ekiru for alleged doping. According to AIU, Ekiru conspired with a doctor at a Kenyan hospital to forge medical records in order to deceive the anti-doping organization.
“The AIU has banned Titus Ekiru (Kenya) for 10 years, from 28 June 2022, for the Presence of Prohibited Substances (Triamcinolone Acetonide and metabolite; Pethidine and metabolite) and for Tampering.” The AIU stated in an official statement.
Ekiru tested positive for banned substances during two international races, the Generali Milano Marathon on May 16, 2021, and the Abu Dhabi Marathon on November 26, 2021, both of which he emerged as the winner.
Slowly is the quickest way…
Slowly is the quickest way to get to where you want to be. Shortcuts have consequences. Kumbafu.
This is just an extension of…
This is just an extension of the rot and corruption we see in our society.Granted that doping is not exclusive to Kenyan athletes,they bear the brunt.So far 60 have been banned.The highest in the world,and it still threatens Kenya’s chances of participating in world events.
@MarkOnyango, Ekiru was indeed Kumbafu.He was caught twice.If he had any brains, the should have stopped the first time,and probably evaded the second time.Worse, he falsified documents. Probably the doctors who helped him have cashed their share,and still work,but the fellow,if he did not invest well from his winnings, ten years is long time to get back to winning ways considering he will be in his 44s.
“Chotabai”=Indians are unfortunately trying to topple Kenya from this lofty infamous position.Recently the testing fellows had wind of massive doping at an event.They flooded there unexpectedly.What happened was a’ fleet ‘of dopers abandoning their needles,and taking off on foot.Can you fathom the scene?
Iam told that there are small kiosks around training grounds in Kenya operated by greedy individuals to supply illegal drugs,and they are known.