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Research sheds light on how doping aids Kenyan athletes

A number of Kenyan runners have recently turned positive for the banned substance.

Scientists have confirmed that the prohibited performance enhancing drug actually helps elite Kenyan athletes to run faster.

A four-week dose of EPO, in a study carried out among athletes in Eldoret, increased performance by 27 seconds in the 3,000 metres race.

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