Titus Ekiru, a Kenyan marathon runner been banned for 10 years for doping and tampering.
BBC reports that one of Ekiru’s positive tests was taken at the Milan Marathon in 2021, which he won in a time of two hours, two minutes and 57 seconds. That time currently rank him the seventh-fastest marathon athlete of all time.
Ekiru also tested positive after winning the Abu Dhabi Marathon on 26 November.
According to the BBC, investigation found Ekiru obstructed the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU)’s probe into two adverse analytical findings (AAFs) by using false information and documentation.
Ekiru’s ban starts from the date of his provisional suspension on 28 June 2022 and finishes on 27 June 2032.
Ekiru won at least 10 marathons or half-marathons between 2017 and 2021.
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