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The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) is the independent organisation that manages all threats to the integrity of the sport of athletics.
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Our role is to drive cheats out of
#athletics
and to do everything within our power to support honest
#athletes
around the 🌏 who dedicate their lives to reaching their sporting goals through determination and hard work.
How do we do that❓
By doing this 👇
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2020 Road Running Integrity Programme in Addis Ababa.
The session dedicated to road runners involves the participation of the biggest names in Ethiopian athletics, including
@KenenisaBekele
&
@WorldAthletics
Male Rising Star award winner
@SelemonBarega
.
#MySportMyIntegrity
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World Champion
@KiplagatEdna
checks in at the HUB and signs up to the Athletics' Integrity Pledge.
You can follow the marathon stars footsteps to the HUB and join her in the fight for fairness in athletics.
#MySportMyIntegrity
#CleanSport
#WorldAthleticsChamps
#IAAFDoha2019
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A panel of the Disciplinary Tribunal, by majority decision, has today found that Tobi Amusan has not committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) of three Whereabouts Failures within a 12-month period.
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There is no place for sexual harassment or abuse in athletics.
To protect athletics from this very serious issue, please take a few minutes to complete the following survey (available in 10 languages).
▪️ SEXUAL HARASSMENT & ABUSE:
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During the 2020 Road Running Integrity Program in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian athletes receive education on a range of topics, to help them make informed decisions during their athletics careers.
#MySportMyIntegrity
...
@eaf_ethio
@WorldAthletics
@KenenisaBekele
@SelemonBarega
.
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We would like to hear from you to better understand the challenges related to Competition Manipulation in athletics.
We encourage all athletes to take our short survey (available in 10 languages) & share it with their peers👇
Arabic
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Athletes receive their certificates after attending the AIU education sessions for road runners organised as part of the 2020 Road Running Integrity Programme.
#MySportMyIntegrity
#IChooseIntegrity
@athletics_kenya
@ADAK_KE
@EliudKipchoge
@KeitanyMary
@brigidkosgei
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The AIU has provisionally suspended Blessing Okagbare of Nigeria, with immediate effect after an out-of-competition sample collected from the sprinter tested positive for human Growth Hormone, a prohibited substance on the 2021 WADA Prohibited List.
⬇️
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We celebrate the true sporting spirit of Braima Suncar Dabo of Guinea-Bissau who helped Jonathan Busby of Aruba across the finish line during the Men's 5000m heats on day one of
@IAAFDoha2019
#FairSport
#FairPlay
#MySportMyIntegrity
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As we come to the end of 2019, we take this opportunity to thank all clean athletes who played a part in making our sport clean and fair.
#MySportMyIntegrity
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The AIU has banned Mohamed Katir (Spain) for 2 years, from 7 February 2024, for Whereabouts Failures. DQ results from 10 October 2023.
Details here:
Details here:
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The Disciplinary Tribunal has upheld the AIU’s charge and banned sprinter Christian Coleman of the USA for 2 years for 3 Whereabouts Failures in a 12-month period, a violation of the
@worldathletics
Anti-Doping Rules.
Find out more ⬇️
#AIUNews
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Athletes including marathon world record holder
@brigidkosgei
put their skills to the test during a team building exercise, part of the education session at today's Road Running Integrity Programme 2020.
#MySportMyIntegrity
#IChooseIntegrity
@athletics_kenya
@ADAK_KE
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The AIU has started disciplinary proceedings against 4 athletes asserted to have breached anti-doping rules
@Tokyo2020
, following testing by
@IntTestAgency
.
Sadik Mikhou 🇧🇭
Benik Abramyan 🇬🇪
Mark Otieno Odhiambo 🇰🇪
Chijindu Ujah 🇬🇧
👁️⬇️
#AIUNews
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Worth the wait. Portugal's
@naidegomes
gets her WCH Berlin 2009 long jump bronze medal.
#MySportMyIntegrity
#JumpClean
#CleanSport
#WorldAthleticsChamps
#IAAFDoha2019
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The AIU confirms that it has today charged and provisionally suspended Tobi Amusan (NGR) for 3 Whereabouts Failures.
The Charge will be heard by the Disciplinary Tribunal and determined before the World Athletics Championships.
DETAILS HERE:
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The AIU has provisionally suspended Issamade Asinga (Suriname) for the presence/use of a Prohibited Substance (GW1516).
Details here:
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The AIU has provisionally suspended Rhonex Kipruto (Kenya) for the use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (ABP).
Details here:
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The AIU has provisionally suspended Nijel Amos of Botswana with immediate effect after an out-of-competition sample collected from the athlete tested positive for Metabolites of GW1516, a prohibited substance under 2022 WADA Prohibited List.
Press release:
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The AIU has provisionally suspended Mohamed Katir (Spain) for Whereabouts Failures.
Details here:
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The AIU confirms a provisional suspension against Christian Coleman of the USA for whereabouts failures, a violation of the
@WorldAthletics
Anti-Doping Rules.
Find out more ⬇️
#AIUNews
#CleanSport
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Fav
#MomentOFRespect
:
@AkaniSimbine
was all class and grace during the semifinals of the men’s 100 m in Budapest even if had to watch the race from the sidelines.
He demonstrated respect for the decision, respect for the Rules and respect for his peers. 👊
#PowerOfRespect
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The
@WorldAthletics
Disciplinary Tribunal has banned long-distance runner Wilson Kipsang of Kenya for 4-years with effect from 10 January 2020 for Whereabouts Failures and Tampering by providing false evidence and witness testimony.
Read more⬇️
#AIUNews
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The AIU has provisionally suspended Thiago Braz (Brazil) for the presence/use of a Prohibited Substance (Ostarine Glucuronide/Ostarine).
Details here:
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The AIU has charged Mohamed Katir (Spain) with Tampering. Katir is currently banned for Whereabouts Failures.
Details here: (Page 2)
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The AIU has provisionally suspended Kenyan marathon runner, Lawrence Cherono and 400m runner, Randolph Ross of the USA; both athletes are out of
@WCHoregon22
.
Press Release –
#WorldAthleticsChamps
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The AIU has submitted an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the Disciplinary Tribunal's decision to dismiss the charges against Salwa Eid Naser (BRN) for Whereabouts failures.
#AIUNews
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The AIU has banned Rhonex Kipruto (Kenya) for 6 years, from 11 May 2023 for the Use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (ABP case). DQ results from 2 September 2018 to 11 May 2023
Details here:
Details here:
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The AIU confirms a provisional suspension against Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich of Kenya for whereabouts failures & tampering, both violations of the
@WorldAthletics
Anti-Doping Rules.
Find out more ⬇
#AIUNews
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The
@WorldAthletics
Disciplinary Tribunal has banned
#Rio2016
@Olympics
gold medalist & former women's 3000m steeplechase world record holder Ruth Jebet of Bahrain for 4 years with effect from 04 Feb 2018.
Read the decision here ⬇️
#AIUNews
#CleanSport
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No barriers to
#CleanSport
. Tunisia's 🇹🇳
@bibaghribi
with her WCH Daegu 2011 3000m steeplechase gold medal.
#MySportMyIntegrity
#RunClean
#WorldAthleticsChamps
#IAAFDoha2019
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Highlights of the 2020 Road Running Integrity Program held in Eldoret, Kenya.
Organised by the Athletics Integrity Unit in partnership with
@athletics_kenya
and
@ADAK_KE
#MySportMyIntegrity
#IChooseIntegrity
@EliudKipchoge
@brigidkosgei
@KeitanyMary
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The Disciplinary Tribunal has banned Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare for 10 years for multiple breaches of the
@WorldAthletics
Anti-Doping Rules.
Press release:
Reasoned decision:
#AIUNews
#CleanSport
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The smile of a true champion. Poland's
@AnitaWlodarczyk
shows off with her WCH Moscow 2013 hammer gold.
#MySportMyIntegrity
#ThrowClean
#WorldAthleticsChamps
#iaafdoha2019
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Athletics Integrity Unit partners with
#AbbottWMM
to launch a groundbreaking intelligence-led testing programme in a bid to further strengthen the integrity of distance running.
Find out more ➡
#athleticsintegrity
#CleanSport
#AIUNews
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The AIU has banned Nijel Amos (Botswana) for 3 years, from 12 July 2022, for the presence/use of a Prohibited Substance (GW1516). DQ results since 4 June 2022.
Details here:
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The AIU has banned Kenya’s Marius Kipserem for 3 years from 22 September 2022 for the Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (EPO). DQ results from 17 August 2022.
Details here:
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The AIU has banned Titus Ekiru (Kenya) for 10 years, from 28 June 2022, for the Presence of Prohibited Substances (Triamcinolone Acetonide and metabolite; Pethidine and metabolite) and for Tampering. DQ results since 16 May 2021.
Details here:
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The AIU has provisionally suspended Norah Jeruto (Kenya/Kazakhstan) for the use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (ABP).
Details here:
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The AIU has provisionally suspended Salwa Eid Naser of Bahrain for whereabouts failures, a violation of the
@WorldAthletics
Anti-Doping Rules.
Find out more ⬇️
#AIUNews
#CleanSport
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We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Alex Quiñónez of Ecuador. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and the wider Ecuadorian athletics community.
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The AIU filed an appeal last Friday (15 September 2023) with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the Disciplinary Tribunal’s decision, dated 17 August 2023, that Tobi Amusan did not commit an anti-doping rule violation for Whereabouts Failures.
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Athletics Integrity Unit welcomes CAS decision to sanction 12 Russian athletes based on the evidence underlying the McLaren reports
@wada_ama
@iaaforg
@iocmedia
#AIUNews
#antidoping
#Athletics
#trackandfield
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Highlights of the 2020 Road Running Integrity Programme.
The session, dedicated to road runners, was organised by the AIU in partnership with
@athletics_kenya
and
@ADAK_KE
, and saw the participation of the biggest names in road running.
#MySportMyIntegrity
#IChooseIntegrity
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The Athletics Integrity Unit is in the city of Eldoret, the hub of distance running in the famous Rift Valley region of Kenya, this week for extensive education sessions in partnership with
@athletics_kenya
and
@ADAK_KE
#MySportMyIntegrity
#IChooseIntegrity
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The AIU confirms a provisional suspension against middle-distance runner Elijah Manangoi of Kenya for whereabouts failures, a violation of the
@WorldAthletics
Anti-Doping Rules.
👁️ ➡️
#AIUNews
#CleanSport
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The AIU confirms a Provisional Suspension against Kenyan long-distance runner Abraham Kiptum for an Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) violation under the
@iaaforg
Anti-Doping Rules.
Find out more ➡
#CleanSport
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Marathon icon
@KeitanyMary
shares her knowledge with team mates during an education session organised as part of the Road Running Integrity Programme 2020, during
@athletics_kenya
Athletes' Annual Conference.
#MySportMyIntegrity
#IChooseIntegrity
@ADAK_KE
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DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL: A PATTERN OF ‘CRIMINAL CONDUCT’ AND ‘MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE’ IN KENYAN TAMPERING CASES
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport has released the full decision regarding Shelby Houlihan🇺🇸
It outlines that the ADRV must be deemed to be intentional as the athlete did not establish the source of a Nandrolone metabolite in her sample.
👁️⬇️
#AIUNews
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Russian athlete Natalya Antyukh’s victory (400m hurdles) at the London 2012 Olympic Games has now been officially disqualified.
Details here:
Details here: (search updated 2012 results - London Olympic Games)
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The Athletics Integrity Unit has issued charges against 🇳🇬 sprinter Blessing Okagbare in relation to three disciplinary matters.
Read the full statement below 👁️ ⬇️
#AIUNews
#MySportMyIntegrity
#CleanSport
#FairSport
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The AIU has provisionally suspended Youssef Taoussi (Spain) for Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Roxadustat)
Details here:
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The AIU has provisionally suspended Divine Oduduru (Nigeria) for possession/use or attempted use of a Prohibited Substance.
Details here:
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The AIU has banned Divine Oduduru (Nigeria) for 6 years, starting from 9 February 2023, for Possession and for Attempted Use of a Prohibited Substance. DQ results since 12 July 2021.
Details here:
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The
@WorldAthletics
Disciplinary Tribunal has banned long-distance runner Daniel Wanjiru of Kenya for four years with effect from 09 Dec 2019, for an Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) violation. He has been suspended since 14 April 2020.
👁️➡️
#AIUNews
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The AIU has provisionally suspended Kenyan athletes Diana Chemtai Kipyokei and Betty Wilson Lempus.
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AIU statement in the matter concerning Salwa Eid Naser of Bahrain.
The media article relating to the public comments made by the athlete can be found here ⬇️
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#cleansport
makes the podium,
@JaredTallent
awarded his WCH Daegu 2011 50km race walk silver medal.
#MySportMyIntegrity
#WalkClean
#WorldAthleticsChamps
#IAAFDoha2019
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The AIU has banned Randolph Ross (USA) for 3 years, from 1 July 2022, for Whereabouts Failures and Tampering with any part of Doping Control by an Athlete. DQ results since 18 June 2022.
Details here:
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The AIU has banned Thiago Braz (Brazil) for 16 months from 28 July 2023, for the Presence of a Prohibited Substance (Ostarine glucuronide). DQ results from 2 July 2023
Details here:
Details here:
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The AIU has banned Aras Kaya of Turkey for 3 years, starting from 4 December 2022, for the presence/use of a Prohibited Substance (EPO). DQ results since 25 September 2022.
More details:
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The AIU has banned Rodgers Kwemoi (Kenya) for 6 years, from 8 August 2023, for the Use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (ABP). DQ results from 18 July 2016 until 8 August 2023.
Details here:
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The integrity of athletics is everything. Together, we have the power to protect the sport we love. ❤️
How? With the
#PowerOfRespect
. 👊
That’s respect for yourself, for others, and for the rules.
Join us at
#WorldAthleticsChamps
#Budapest2023
#AthleticsIntegrityHub
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The AIU has banned the Indian long-distance runner Sanjivani Jadhav for two-years with effect from 29 June 2018.
You can find the full decision here ⬇️
#CleanSport
#AIUNews
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The AIU has banned Kenyan middle-distance runner Elijah Motonei Manangoi for two years for Whereabouts Failures, a violation of the
@WorldAthletics
Anti-Doping Rules.
👁️⬇️
#AIUNews
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The AIU has banned Josephine Chepkoech (Kenya) for 7 years from 7 May 2024, for the Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Testosterone). DQ results from 18 February, 2024
Details here:
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The AIU has banned Reuben Kiprop Kipyego (Kenya) for 2 years from 27 May 2024 for Whereabouts failures. DQ results from 12 March 2024
Details here:
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The AIU has banned El Hassan El Abbassi (Bahrain) for 3 years, from 18 August 2021, for the use of a Prohibited Method (Blood Transfusion). DQ results from 8 August 2021.
Details here:
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The AIU has provisionally suspended marathon specialist Daniel Kinyua Wanjiru of Kenya with immediate effect for an Athlete Biological Passport violation under the
@worldathletics
Anti-Doping Rules.
Find out more ⬇️
#AIUNews
#CleanSport
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld the AIU’s charge and banned Shelby Houlihan of the USA for 4 years, starting 14 Jan 2021, for the Presence of a Nandrolone metabolite, a violation of
@WorldAthletics
Anti-Doping Rules.
👁️⬇️
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Today we unveil a new policy aimed to protect the integrity and reputation of the sport of Athletics by prioritising transparency and release the details of 109 cases currently in the Athletics Integrity Unit Disciplinary Process.
#antidoping
#fairplay
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The AIU has banned Lawrence Cherono (Kenya) for 7 years from 16 July 2022 for Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Trimetazidine), Tampering or Attempted Tampering with any part of Doping Control. DQ results from 23 May 2022
Details here:
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The AIU confirms that the Disciplinary Tribunal of World Athletics has banned Medhi Frère (France) for 2 years from 4 June 2024 for Whereabouts Failures. DQ results from 22 February 2024. The full reasoned decision has not yet been issued.
Details here:
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The AIU has provisionally suspended Norbert Kobielski (Poland) for Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Pentedrone norephedrine metabolite)
Details here:
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Five former RusAF officials, including former President, Board Member and Executive Director found guilty of multiple violations of the Anti-doping rules, including tampering and complicity, and banned for 4 years.
Read the full Press Release
👁️⬇️
#AIUNews
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Christopher Taylor (Jamaica) is provisionally suspended for Evading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection by an Athlete.
Details here:
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The AIU has provisionally suspended Nicholas Mboroto Kosimbei (Kenya) for the presence/use of a Prohibited Substance (Trimetazidine).
Details here:
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The decision is currently confidential but will be published in due course.
Amusan’s provisional suspension has now been lifted with immediate effect.
Details here:
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The AIU has banned three Kenyan athletes:
Maiyo Johnstone Kibet for 3 years, starting 20 July 2022, for the presence/use of a Prohibited Substance (EPO). DQ results since 29 May 2022.
Details here:
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#CleanSport
triumphs. Slovenia's
@Marija6ak
gets her WCH Osaka 2007 triple jump bronze medal.
#MySportMyIntegrity
#JumpClean
#WorldAthleticsChamps
#IAAFDoha2019
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The AIU has provisionally suspended Medhi Frère (France) for Whereabouts Failures
Details here:
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Athletes from Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Portugal will face tougher testing ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Details here:
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All smiles.
@bmartrun
and
@AlysiaMontano
of the United States get their WCH Moscow 2013 800m silver and bronze medals.
#MySportMyIntegrity
#RunClean
#CleanSport
#WorldAthleticsChamps
#IAAFDoha2019
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The AIU has provisionally suspended Tsehay Gemechu (Ethiopia) for the Use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (ABP).
Details here:
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The AIU has provisionally suspended three Kenyans: Sophy Jepchirchir for the Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Testosterone); Judith Jerubet for the Presence of a Prohibited Substance (Triamcinolone acetonide) (...)
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The AIU has provisionally suspended Titus Ekiru (Kenya) for the presence of Prohibited Substances (Triamcinolone Acetonide and metabolite; Pethidine and metabolite) and for Tampering.
Details here:
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📣 Important news ‼️ 📣
@wada_ama
has published its 2021 Prohibited List 📑, laying out which substances and methods are prohibited. The list comes into force on 1 January.
This is a must-read for all athletes.
#BeInTheKnow
#Athletics
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The AIU has charged Luvo Manyonga of South Africa for whereabouts failures, a violation of the
@WorldAthletics
Anti-Doping Rules. The long jumper has been provisionally suspended.
👁️⬇️
#AIUNews
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The AIU has implemented a decision by the Basque public authorities (a non-signatory) to ban Carina Horn (South Africa) for 6 years, from 13 March 2023, for the presence/use of a Prohibited Substance (Clenbuterol). DQ results on 18 June 2022
Details here:
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The AIU has banned Christopher Taylor (Jamaica) for 30 months, from 16 November 2022, for Evading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection by an Athlete. DQ results since 16 November 2022.
Details here:
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The Disciplinary Tribunal of World Athletics has banned Medhi Frère (France) for 2 years from 4 June 2024 for Whereabouts Failures. DQ results from 22 February 2024. The full reasoned decision has now been issued.
Details here:
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Following AIU charges based on LIMS data, Russian athlete Natalia Antyukh has been banned for the use of a Prohibited Substance/Method. DQ results from 15 July 2012 until 29 June 2013.
Details here:
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The AIU has banned James Mwangi Wangari (Kenya) for 8 years, from 21 December, 2022 for the Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (norandrosterone). DQ results from 6 November, 2022
Details here:
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