Ruth Chepngetich Suspended for Doping: Women's Marathon World Record Holder
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Summary
Ruth Chepngetich, the women's marathon world record holder, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for testing positive for the banned substance hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). The substance was detected in a sample collected from Chepngetich on 14 March.
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HCTZ is used clinically to treat fluid retention and hypertension.
Chepngetich, 30, broke the world record to win the Chicago Marathon in October 2024, clocking a time of two hours, nine minutes and 56 seconds.
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