"Kenyan distance runner Albert Korir has admitted to doping, prompting officials on Monday to ban him for five years. He tested positive for a blood-boosting substance in three separate samples taken in October while training for the New York Marathon."
"The Athletics Integrity Unit stated that Korir's results since October will be disqualified, including his third-place finish in New York. The three positive results provide clear evidence of the athlete's use of a prohibited substance on multiple occasions."
"Korir tested positive for Continuous Erythropoietin Receptor Activator (CERA), a long-acting agent that stimulates red blood cell production much like the banned substance EPO. The World Anti-Doping Agency noted that Kenya remains on probation while seeking to improve its monitoring."
Kenyan runner Albert Korir has been banned for five years after testing positive for a blood-boosting substance in three samples. His results since October, including a third-place finish at the New York Marathon, have been disqualified. Korir admitted to doping, which led to a one-year reduction in his ban. He will retain his 2021 New York Marathon title. Korir tested positive for Continuous Erythropoietin Receptor Activator (CERA), a substance that stimulates red blood cell production. Kenya is under probation for doping issues despite reported progress in monitoring.
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