Ruth Chepngetich, a prominent marathon runner and world record-holder, has been provisionally suspended following a positive doping test for the banned substance hydrochlorothiazide, which serves to mask performance-enhancing drugs. The Athletics Integrity Unit announced the suspension after it was revealed that Chepngetich opted for voluntary suspension during the ongoing investigation. She achieved her world record time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, 56 seconds at the Chicago Marathon in October. The AIU has not specified a timeline for the disciplinary proceedings against her.
Ruth Chepngetich, the women's marathon world record-holder, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after testing positive for a banned diuretic in March.
Chepngetich set the world record at the Chicago Marathon, clocking 2 hours, 9 minutes, 56 seconds, and has previously secured victories at world championships.
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