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RETURN MEDALS, ANGRY SALLY SAYS: Barsosio annoyed with Junxia doping reports

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Doping Sally Barsosio during her active days as an athlete. 2005 Freihofers Run for Woman 5km Albany, NY June 3, 2006 Photo: Victah Sailer@Photo Run [email protected] 631-741-1865

Kenya’s first women world champion, Sally Barsosio, reacted with consternation to a reported confession by China’s former world record holder, Wang Junxia to doping during her days at the top of global athletics.

“What? I suspected her strength was not natural. What a shame!,” Barsosio, 38, said when informed about the development that could dip track and field into further turmoil.

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