Olympic champion suspended. EPO found in the body of the decorated runner

Peruth Jepchirchir won the Sydney Marathon with a time of 2:18:31. The 33-year-old athlete has numerous accolades, including Olympic gold and world championship titles. Kenya, a powerhouse in athletics, ranked second in the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo but faces a doping crisis with over 140 athletes suspended since 2017. WADA's president emphasized the need for Kenya to lead in anti-doping efforts, especially with the upcoming World Championships in 2029.