"Ruth Chepngetich, the women's marathon world record-holder, has been provisionally suspended due to a positive doping test for a banned substance."
"Chepngetich tested positive for a diuretic and masking agent in March, leading her to voluntarily accept a provisional suspension during the ongoing AIU investigation."
"She set the women's marathon world record by nearly two minutes at the Chicago Marathon in October, completing the race in 2 hours, 9 minutes, 56 seconds."
"The Athletics Integrity Unit has not provided a timetable for the expected disciplinary case following Chepngetich's suspension."
Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned diuretic and masking agent. The Athletics Integrity Unit confirmed that the positive test occurred in March, leading Chepngetich to choose a voluntary suspension while an investigation is conducted. She set the women's marathon world record by almost two minutes in October at the Chicago Marathon, completing the race in a time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, 56 seconds. A timeline for the disciplinary case has not been disclosed by the AIU.
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