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And while Kenya has a long road ahead, tackling athletics doping, World Athletics officials say the country is on the right track.
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Coe says Kenya faces 'long journey' to tackle athletics doping
NAIROBI, Kenya: World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe said on Thursday (Jan 5) that Kenya faced a "long journey" to tackle a doping crisis that has mired the sport in the track and field powerhouse.
World Athletics' Coe praises Kenyan response to doping
NAIROBI : World Athletics President Sebastian Coe on Thursday praised Kenya's commitment to addressing doping after several positive tests for banned substances.
Record-breaking prize fund for 2023 Ladies European Tour
The Ladies European Tour has announced a record prize fund of €35 million for its 30 official events in 2023.
CAA names Tobi Amusan Africa’s best female athlete
Gold medallist Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women’s 100m hurdles during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 24, 2022. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
Kenyans Kipyokei, Rionoripo handed long bans for doping, Lempus charged
:Kenya's Diana Kipyokei has been disqualified as the 2021 Boston Marathon women's winner after being handed a six-year ban for using the prohibited substance triamcinolone acetonide, the Athletics Integrity United (AIU) said on Tuesday.
Kenyans Kipyokei and Rionoripo handed doping bans
Kenya's Diana Kipyokei and Purity Rionoripo have been banned for six and five years, respectively, for using prohibited substances, the Athletics Integrity United AI(U) said.
AIU suspends three Kenyan athletes for doping
Three Kenyan athletes have been banned for two to three years for using prohibited substances, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Monday.