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Botswana's Amos suspended for doping ahead of World Championships

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 July 9, 2017 Botswana's Nijel Amos after winning the Men's 800m REUTERS

Botswana's Nijel Amos has been provisionally suspended ahead of next week's World Championships after the 2012 Olympics 800 metres silver medalist tested positive for a banned metabolite, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Tuesday.

Amos was notified of the result while in Eugene, Oregon, where he was scheduled to compete in the 800m heats on July 20.

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