By Daily Sports on April 7, 2017
Olympic marathon champion Jemima Sumgong has failed an out-of-competition drugs test.
The 32-year-old tested positive for the banned substance EPO in a test by athletics governing body the IAAF.
Sumgong also won the 2016 London marathon and was due to defend her title later this month.
“We can confirm that an anti-doping rule violation case concerning Jemima Sumgong (Kenya) has commenced this week,” the IAAF said in a statement.
“The athlete tested positive for EPO (Erythropoietin) following a no-notice test conducted in Kenya.
“This was part of an enhanced IAAF out-of-competition testing programme dedicated to elite marathon runners which is supported by the Abbott World Marathon Majors group.” (BBC)
•Photo shows 2016 Olympic marathon champion Jemima Sumgong.
Source Daily Sports
Posted April 7, 2017
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