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Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Sport
- 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
18-07-2025
- Sport
- 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
18-07-2025
- Sport
- 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
Sinar Daily
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Sinar Daily
Marathon world record holder Chepngetich provisionally suspended
The 2019 world champion Chepngetich became the first woman to dip below two hours 10 minutes over the marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres last year when she won the Chicago race in 2:09:56 hours. 18 Jul 2025 11:35am Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the 2024 Chicago Marathon professional women's division and setting a new world record with a time of 2:09:56 at Grant Park on October 13, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) BERLIN - Women's marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya has been provisionally suspended after she tested positive for a banned diuretic and masking agent, reported German Press Agency (dpa). Brett Clothier, head of the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), said on Thursday that it "issued a notice of charge and imposed its provisional suspension" after further investigations. Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich poses for pictures during the Women's Elite Press Conference, in central London, on April 18, 2024, ahead of the London Marathon. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) He said that while provisional suspensions are not mandatory after positive tests for diuretics, Chepngetich originally "opted for a voluntary provisional suspension while the AIU's investigation was ongoing." The 2019 world champion Chepngetich became the first woman to dip below two hours 10 minutes over the marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres last year when she won the Chicago race in 2:09:56 hours. The AIU said she tested positive for the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) on March 14. She was notified of the results on April 16 and agreed on the voluntary suspension three days later. Diuretics are normally used to treat fluid retention, but can also serve as masking agents for other prohibited substances. Chepngetich faces a doping ban if found guilty. She has the right to be heard before a disciplinary tribunal. The AIU gave no time frame for further proceedings in the case, and said it would also not comment further on it until a ruling is made. - BERNAMA-dpa More Like This
Straits Times
17-07-2025
- Straits Times
Marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich provisionally suspended over banned substance
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Ruth Chepngetich smashed the women's marathon record in Chicago in October 2024, becoming the first woman to break two hours, 10 minutes. LONDON - Women's marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for the presence and use of the prohibited substance hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). The substance, a diuretic, was detected in a sample collected from the Kenyan athlete on March 14, the AIU said in a statement on July 17. '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,' said AIU head Brett Clothier. 'In the intervening months, the AIU continued its investigation and today issued a notice of charge and imposed its own provisional suspension.' The AIU said HCTZ is used clinically to treat fluid retention and hypertension, adding that diuretics may be abused to mask the presence in urine of other prohibited substances. Chepngetich smashed the women's marathon record in Chicago in October 2024, running two hours, nine minutes and 56 seconds to become the first woman to break 2:10. Chepngetich's agent did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Driverless bus in Sentosa gets green light to run without safety officer in first for S'pore World US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites, says new report Business 5 things to know about Kuok Hui Kwong, tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter and Shangri-La Asia head honcho Asia Air India probe into Boeing 787 fuel control switches finds no issues Singapore Man charged over manufacturing DIY Kpods at Yishun home; first such case in Singapore Singapore Sex first, then you can sell my flat: Women property agents fend off indecent proposals and harassment Singapore Two women jailed for submitting fake university certificates to MOM for employment passes Singapore Fatal abuse of Myanmar maid in Bishan: Traffic Police officer sentenced to 10 years' jail In April, Chepngetich withdrew from the London Marathon, saying at the time she was 'not in the right place mentally or physically' to race her best. 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 US$5 million (S$6.4 million) a year for five years to fight doping in athletics. In February 2024, Kenya's Sarah Chepchirchir was hit with an eight-year ban after the former Tokyo Marathon winner was found to have violated anti-doping regulations for a second time. A year later, Kenyan marathon runner Brimin Kipkorir was also provisionally suspended by the AIU after he tested positive for prohibited substances. REUTERS
