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5 days ago
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Women's marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich provisionally suspended after testing positive for banned substance
Women's marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Thursday. Chepngetich smashed the previous marathon record by almost two minutes when she ran a time of 2:09:56 at the Chicago Marathon in October 2024, becoming the first woman in history to break the 2:10 barrier. According to an AIU statement, the 30-year-old tested positive for Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic used clinically to treat fluid retention and hypertension, in a sample collected on March 14, which was then reported to the organization on April 3. Any levels of Hydrochlorothiazide below 20 ng/mL in urine are reported as negative. Chepngetich's sample had an estimated concentration of 3,800 ng/mL, the AIU said. Hydrochlorothiazide is prohibited at all times under the World Anti Doping Agency code and considered a 'Specified Substance,' which carries a standard sanction of two years. CNN Sports has reached out to Chepngetich's representative for comment. In the statement, AIU Head Brett Clothier said the organization notified Chepngetich in person on April 16 and 'complied with requests regarding our investigation.' Clothier added: 'Chepng'etich was not provisionally suspended by the AIU at the time of notification, however, on 19 April, she opted for a voluntary provisional suspension while the AIU's investigation was ongoing. 'In the intervening months, the AIU continued its investigation and (Thursday) issued a Notice of Charge and imposed its own provisional suspension.' In accordance with world anti-doping regulations, a provisional suspension from the AIU is not mandatory when there is a positive test for diuretics, which can be used to mask the presence of other banned substances in urine. 'Chepngetich has the right for her case to be heard before a Disciplinary Tribunal and that the AIU will not comment further until this matter has been concluded,' the statement concluded. Chepngetich is a three-time winner of the Chicago Marathon and took gold at the World Athletics Championships in 2019.
Indian Express
5 days ago
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- Indian Express
Marathon record holder provisionally suspended for Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
World marathon record holder Ruth Chepng'etich was provisionally suspended from competing after detection of a banned substance in a drugs test. Hydro-chloro-thia-zide (HCTZ) – chemical formula C7H8ClN3O4S2 – also known as water pill, is a diuretic and used clinically to treat fluid retention and hypertension. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) categorizes the substance as s5 for diuretics and masking agents, which is prohibited at all times. Chepng'etich had smashed the women's marathon world record in 2024 at Chicago, becoming the first woman to go under 2:10 hours. But the Kenyan athlete failed a drug test she completed earlier this year. An investigation had been ongoing and the Athletics Integrity Unit now enforced the suspension. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) was detected in a urine sample collected from the Kenyan athlete on March 14, 2025. Chepng'etich's Chicago Marathon was completed in 2:09.56. The 30-year-old was informed of the test result in April. Head of the AIU, Brett Clothier said: 'When there is a positive test for diuretics and masking agents, a provisional suspension is not mandatory under the World Anti-Doping Code. Chepng'etich was not provisionally suspended by the AIU at the time of notification, however, on 19 April, she opted for a voluntary provisional suspension while the AIU's investigation was ongoing.' 'In the intervening months, the AIU continued its investigation and today issued a Notice of Charge and imposed its own provisional suspension.' The Kenyan can seek recourse asking her case to be heard before a disciplinary tribunal. Winner of the world marathon title in Doha in 2019, beating Bahrain's Rose Chelimo and Namibia's Helalia Johannes, Chepng'etich had won the Chicago Marathon in 2021 and 2022. Marathon running has been hit with a spate of high-profile doping cases in recent years, particularly from Kenya which is world renowned for its middle and long-distance runners. In April 2023, Athletics Kenya said its government pledged $5 million per year for five years to fight doping in athletics. – With Reuters inputs
Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
Marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich suspended over doping violation
File Pic: Ruth Chepngetich (AP Photo) Kenyan marathon star Ruth Chepngetich, the women's world record-holder, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned diuretic and masking agent, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Thursday. Chepngetich, 30, tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) - a substance often used to mask performance-enhancing drugs - in March. Although not automatically triggering a suspension under World Anti-Doping Code, she opted for a voluntary provisional ban in April while the AIU continued its investigation. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'Chepngetich was not provisionally suspended at the time of notification. However, on April 19, she opted for a voluntary suspension,' said AIU head Brett Clothier. 'The AIU has now issued a Notice of Charge and imposed its own provisional suspension.' Poll Do you think Ruth Chepngetich's voluntary suspension was the right decision? Yes, it's better to be transparent. No, it could harm her reputation. Chepngetich stunned the athletics world last October when she shattered the women's marathon world record at the Chicago Marathon, clocking 2:09:56, nearly two minutes faster than the previous best. It was her third Chicago title and confirmed her status as one of the sport's elite distance runners. She previously won gold at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, where the marathon was controversially held at midnight due to extreme heat. The AIU has not provided a timetable for her disciplinary hearing. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
United News of India
5 days ago
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- United News of India
World record holder marathon runner suspended for doping
Monaco, July 18(UNI) Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended Kenyan marathon runner Ruth Chepngetich for doping. Chepngetich, the women's marathon world record holder, was suspended yesterday after testing positive for a banned substance. In a statement, the AIU said that the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) was detected in a sample collected from her on March 14, 2025. Chepngetich clocked a time of two hours, nine minutes, and 56 seconds, breaking the world record to win the Chicago Marathon in October 2024. The previous record was set by Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa at the 2023 Berlin Marathon, where she completed the race in two hours and eleven minutes. Use of HCTZ is prohibited under the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code. It is commonly used to treat hypertension and fluid retention. UNI RKM AAB
UPI
6 days ago
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- UPI
Women's marathon record holder Ruth Chepngetich suspended for doping
Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich set the world record for the fastest women's marathon time with a 2:09:56 effort on Oct. 13 at the 2024 Chicago Marathon. Photo by Tannen Maury/EPA July 17 (UPI) -- Women's marathon record holder Ruth Chepngetich was provisionally suspended due to a positive doping test, the Athletics Integrity Unit announced Thursday. Chepngetich produced a test March 14 that revealed the presence and use of hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic classified as a prohibited and specified substance by the World Anti-Doping Agency. The integrity unit did not provide a timetable for Chepngetich's ban, but testing positive for a "specified substance" carries a standard sanction of two years of ineligibility. Chepngetich's positive test was reported April 3 to the Athletes Integrity Unit, triggering an investigation. She was notified and interviewed by the Athletics Integrity United on April 16 in Kenya. "When there is a positive test for diuretics and masking agents, a provisional suspension is not mandatory under the World Anti-Doping Code," AIU head Brett Clothier said in a news release. "Chepngetich was not provisionally suspended by the AIU at the time of notification. However, on April 19, she opted for a voluntary provisional suspension while the AIU's investigation was ongoing. "In the intervening months, the AIU continued its investigation and today issued a notice of charge and imposed its own provisional suspension." Chepngetich, 30, set the women's marathon record with a 2:09:56 on Oct. 13 at the 2024 Chicago Marathon. She also won the event in 2021 and 2022. The Kenyan placed second in 2023. She finished third at the 2020 London Marathon. Chepngetich won a world championship in the marathon in 2019 in Doha, Qatar.
