Kenyan runner Esther Gitahi banned for four years after faking illness to get EPO
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Kenyan runner Esther Gitahi banned for four years after faking illness to get EPO
Gitahi’s urine sample, taken on April 13, 2024, during the Boston B.A.A. 5K event, tested positive for EPO, a banned performance-enhancing hormone that boosts red blood cell production and improves endurance. Laboratory results from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)-accredited facility in South Jordan, Utah, confirmed the violation.
By Chrispho Owuor