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Kenya’s first Olympic medalist Wilson Kiprugut warns Olympics squad against doping

Kenya’s first Olympic medalist Wilson Kiprugut Chumo says it’s shameful to get stripped of Olympic medals for use of banned substances. [Photo: Courtesy]

Wilson Kiprugut Chumo, who won Kenya’s first Olympic medal at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo, has cautioned the national team against doping.

Kiprugut, who won bronze in 800m, said it shameful for athletes to win medals at the Olympics and get stripped later.

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