Emmaculate Anyango, a promising Kenyan distance runner and world’s second-fastest woman over 10km, has been handed a six-year ban for doping.
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) found that the 24-year-old had tested positive for multiple banned substances.
This latest doping scandal further tarnishes Kenya’s reputation in the world of athletics, despite significant efforts to combat doping in recent years.
The country’s anti-doping agency has been proactive in testing athletes, but concerns remain about the sustainability of these efforts due to budget cuts.
Anyango’s ban serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of doping, and it highlights the ongoing challenge of ensuring clean sport in Kenya and globally.
