Rita Banned

Rita Jeptoo 

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marathon queen Rita Jeptoo has been handed a two-year doping ban.Jeptoo's case has focused attention on Kenyan athletes who are among the world's best middle and long distance runners but have failed a number of drug tests.According to reports, Kenya's sports minister this week said the rise in doping has "embarrassed" his country and fears for Kenya's hard-won reputation after repeat allegations of doping. Jeptoo who won the Boston Marathon in 2006, 2013 and 2014, and the Chicago Marathon in 2013 and 2014 was provisionally suspended from athletics after the A sample proved positive,plus a B check which also tested positive for a banned substance.Jeptoon denied doping last year telling reporters that the accusations against her were "lies".In a statement executive director of the Boston Athletic Association Grilk said "We are deeply disappointed in the findings involving Rita Jeptoo, and we are committed to upholding the integrity and credibility of the Boston Marathon," ...