• Sources tell Guardian Ruth Jebet has tested positive • No confirmation from Athletics Integrity Unit • Rio steeplechase gold medallist trains in Kenya but runs for BahrainRuth Jebet, the reigning Olympic 3,000m steeplechase champion and world record holder, has become the highest-profile Kenya-born athlete to become embroiled in a drug-testing scandal. Although the news has not yet been confirmed, a number of prominent sources have suggested Jebet has tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug, believed to be the blood booster EPO. Meanwhile, Jebet’s agent, Marc Corstjens, said he had not heard any news of a positive tests. It emerged the Bahrain government had paid Jebet a $500,000 bonus for her Olympic success. However, many athletes have suggested not enough is done to test athletes training in the country.

Source: The Guardian March 04, 2018 15:28 UTC