Kenya’s rising cross-country star Emmaculate Anyango has been handed a six-year ban for multiple anti-doping violations. Emmaculate Anyango during the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Gold Tour in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, Saturday, February 3, 2024. Despite Anyango’s claims that she did not knowingly ingest banned substances, the AIU remained unconvinced by her explanation and slapped her with the suspension. In her defence, Anyango asserted that the banned substances entered her system during hospital treatments after she fainted. As of October, the World Athletics listed 11 Kenyan athletes banned from competition.

Source: The Star November 23, 2024 07:57 UTC