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Another blow for Kenya as Cyrus Ruto fails doping test

 

Cyrus Ruto beats Davis Kiplagat to win men's 10,000m finals during the national trials at Nyayo stadium on June 23, 2017 [Dennis Okeyo, Standard]

It’s yet another blow for Kenya in the fight against doping as IAAF Athletics Unit (AIU) suspends 5,000m runner Cyrus Ruto for violating anti-doping rules.

The move comes ahead of the national relay trials set for Lornah Kiplagat Stadium near Iten tomorrow. IAAF World Relay Championships will get underway in Yokohama, Japan, on May 11-12.

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