Sumgong’s ban upheld: Ectopic pregnancy excuse dismissed by Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya

Kenya's Jemima Jelagat Sumgong celebrates winning the women's marathon during in Rio

Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has confirmed the suspension of the Rio Olympics Marathon winner Jemima Sumgong after testing positive for Erythropoietin (EPO) in an out-of-competition test by the IAAF in April this year.

A panel by Sports Disputes Tribunal chairman John Ohaga, Robert Asembo and Mary Kimani concluded its finding last week upholding ADAK’s ban of four years despite the 32-year old alleging that the EPO substances found in her urine sample in the no-notice test conducted by IAAF officials was due to an ectopic pregnancy she suffered.