KibiwottKandiecompeting in men 10km race duirng the 2023 KDF Cross Country championships at the Langata Sports Complex in Nairobi on January 6, 2023. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard]
Kibiwott Kandie, once celebrated as the world half-marathon record holder, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) due to a violation of anti-doping regulations.
The AIU has charged the 28-year-old with "evading, refusing, or failing to submit to sample collection..."
Kandie, who claimed the world record with a stunning time of 57:32 in Valencia back in 2020, now finds himself amid serious allegations of evading drug testing protocols.
In his illustrious career, Kandie not only set records but also secured silver at the 2020 World Half-Marathon Championships and achieved notable victories in cities such as Prague, Istanbul, and Ras al Khaimah.
At the beginning of this year, he kicked off his season with a victory at the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Cross Country Championships 10KM race.
He also played a vital role in leading the Kenyan team to gold in the senior men's race at the World Cross Country Championships held in Bathurst in 2023.
The four-day event organised by Oray Football Academy, held on December 17-20 at Rapogi Primary School in Seme, marked the official introduction of the sport to Western Kenya.
AK President Tuwei is confident the team headed to the World Cross will put up a strong show again.The team which is in camp in Kigari did not break for Christmas.
Morocco missed the chance to guarantee their spot in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after Lassine Sinayoko's second-half penalty earned Mali a 1-1 draw with the hosts
Mohamed Salah scored as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir on Friday to become the first qualifiers for the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Veteran Knowledge Musona scored as Zimbabwe came from behind to draw 1-1 with Angola in Marrakesh on Friday as the second round of AFCON group matches kicked off.