The gap-runner faces a possible ban for the usage of EPO and furosemide, that are prohibited substances
Brimin Misoi Kipkorir, winner of the 2024 Sydney and 2022/2023 Frankfurt Marathon, has obtained a provisional suspension for a doping violation.
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) introduced Kipkorir was suspended because of the presence of EPO and furosemide, that are prohibited substances. The suspension will stay in impact till his case is resolved.
The AIU added that Kipkorir’s pattern got here again constructive after an out-of-competition check on November 22, 2024.
The AIU has provisionally suspended Brimin Misoi Kipkorir (Kenya) for the Presence/Use of Prohibited Substances (EPO, Furosemide).
Particulars right here: https://t.co/Y8LF9j2o9f
NOTE: This pattern was collected out-of-competition on 22 November 2024. pic.twitter.com/eZW3YOuksl
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The Kenyan is a a number of marathon winner and final September secured victory over 26.2 miles in Sydney, recording a course report of two:06.18.
The 35-year-old set his private finest of two:04:53 when he received the Frankfurt Marathon in 2023, after having already triumphed on the occasion a yr earlier.
On the present marathon world rankings, he sits in twenty sixth place behind fellow Kenyan Bethwel Kibet.
The final occasion Kipkorir competed in was the Taipei Marathon in December – after the pattern was collected from AIU. He received the occasion with a time of two:11:41. Organisers mentioned Kipkorir would obtain $67,500 for his victory.
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