Kenya's Elijah Motonei Manangoi celebrates winning the gold medal in the Men's 1500m final during the World Athletics Championships in London Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. [AP Photo/David J. Phillip]Former World 1,500m champion Elijah Manangoi and three other Kenyans have been suspended by Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for doping-related issues. SEE ALSO: Former World 1500m champion Elijah Manangoi suspended“The AIU confirms a provisional suspension against middle-distance runner Manangoi of Kenya for whereabouts failures, which is a violation of the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules,” a statement from AIU read. “Siele refused or failed to submit sample collection, which is a violation of the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules,” said AIU. The four joins former world record holder Wilson Kipsang alongside Olympic marathon champion Jemima Sumgong, three-time world 1,500m winner Asbel Kiprop and Rita Jeptoo, a former Boston and Chicago marathon champion.

Source: Standard Digital July 24, 2020 04:01 UTC