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Kenyan long-distance runner Albert Korir slapped with five-year doping ban

Kenyan long-distance runner Albert Korir has been handed a five-year ban after admitting to using a prohibited performance-enhancing substance
By Robert Abong'o 2026-03-30 17:15:46
Samuel Lemayan is among the over 1400 runners gearing up for this year's Lewa Safari Marathon set for Meru County on 27 June, 2026.
By Ochieng Oyugi 2026-03-24 16:55:00
It is the second time in a row that Kenya has not medalled at the World Indoor Championships.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-03-24 15:56:00
Olympic champion Sifan Hassan has withdrawn from next month's London Marathon with an Achilles injury, organisers announced on Monday.
By AFP 2026-03-24 13:53:13
Oketch fails to win medal in Poland but improves national record. Krop, the solo Kenyan in the men’s 3000m finished fourth.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-03-23 11:01:54
Kenya has a squad of six athletes who are chasing glory at the global meet. Indoor records set to be broken as stars race for top honours in Poland.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-03-20 06:50:00
The fight against doping has entered a new phase following the unveiling of a two-way intelligence-gathering tool designed for reporting cheats in athletics.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-03-15 16:02:37
Kenya’s athletics stars who are aged above 40 years are continuing to tear up the rulebook with their dominance at well-oiled marathons.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-03-11 08:00:00
The legacy of Wesley Korir and John Korir makes the Los Angeles Marathon significant today.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-03-08 00:00:00
The most severe sanction is the life ban imposed on Beatrice Toroitich.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-03-06 00:00:00
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon has been named a nominee for the 2026 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award, recognising her stellar performances from 2025.
By Robert Abong'o 2026-03-03 15:35:00
Disgraced Kenyan marathon runner Rita Jeptoo, national 400m hurdles champion Wiseman Were, and 25 other athletes have been provisionally suspended for doping violations
By AFP 2026-03-03 10:04:50