×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Rising Kenyan star Anyango fails doping test

Emmaculate Anyango during the the third edition of the Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour at the Lobo village, Eldoret on February 03, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Kenya's Emmaculate Anyango, the world's second fastest woman over 10km, has been provisionally suspended after a failed doping test, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Friday.

The 24-year-old Anyango faces a ban of up to four years after testing positive for prohibited testosterone and the banned blood-boosting hormone EPO.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Athletics
Ebenyo among stars to battle for glory in Mumias
Athletics
Kipchoge urges corporates to continue supporting sports
Hockey
USIU-A target podium finish at ACCC
Sports
DT finest Njoroge turns focus to prestigious Sunshine Tour