Jackie Brock-Doyle (left) Executive Director communications IAAF and Athletics Kenya President Jackson Tuwei during a press conference at Kasarani Stadium on Jan 17, 2019. [Jonah Onyango]Athletics Kenya has promised tough measures in the fight against doping as the federation gears up for 2020 athletics season. Yesterday, AK boss Jackson Tuwei reaffirmed the federation’s commitment in the fight against the scourge that has sullied the country’s image. “It’s a shame that some athletes are not able to manage their whereabouts schedule despite AK having taken them through several trainings. Sarah Chepchirchir, the 2017 Tokyo Marathon champion, was provisionally suspended by the AIU for using an unnamed prohibited substance.

Source: Standard Digital January 18, 2020 05:26 UTC