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Kenya Athletics Trials Under Shadow of Chepngetich Suspension

KENYA, JUL 22 – Chepngetich tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide, a banned diuretic used to mask drugs, amid Kenya's intensified anti-doping efforts after nearly 130 athletes faced sanctions since 2017.

  • Last week, Ruth Chepngetich was provisionally suspended after testing positive for hydrochlorothiazide, raising doping concerns ahead of the World Athletics Championships trials.
  • Amid doping concerns, testing revealed the Athletics Integrity Unit said she tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide, a banned diuretic, on March 14.
  • She became the first woman under 2 hr 10, setting a 2019 Doha marathon title and a 2:09:56 record, highlighting her career highlights.
  • Few in the Kenyan sports community have been willing to talk about the case, undermining team preparations for the Tokyo championships.
  • Increased scrutiny has driven reforms, with testing at Kenyan National Championships rising nearly 400 per cent and a $25 million, five-year anti-doping programme launched.
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Denník N broke the news in on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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