This archive report was first published on 20 September 2019.
Published on September 20, 2019, by REUTERS
Kenya's Athletics team has suffered a setback ahead of the world championships in Doha, with two athletes withdrawing due to failing to take mandatory testosterone level tests.
According to Athletics Kenya (AK) Vice President Paul Mutwii, Jackline Wambui and Linda Kageha declined the mandatory test and were subsequently forced to withdraw from the global event.
“The IAAF has set tough conditions on gender and doping, and we must comply. If an athlete fails to take the tests, they are definitely out of the (world) championships,” Mutwii explained.
Wambui's withdrawal has left 2013 world champion Eunice Sum as Kenya's only entrant in the women's 800m event.
Meanwhile, Michael Kibet and Daniel Simiyu, who finished first and second in the 5,000 metres at the Kenyan trials, are awaiting clearance to run in the world championships after not meeting Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) criteria for three out-of-competition and one in-competition doping tests.
“We have entered them pending clearance from AIU. We expect a response from AIU by Monday next week,” Mutwii added.
