World champion Jepchirchir fails drugs test

Reigning world women's marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after a sample tests positive for EPO.

Published on RocksNews: 23 Oct 2026, 12:14 UTC
Updated: 23 Oct 2026, 12:14 UTC
Language: English

World champion Jepchirchir fails drugs test — Image credit: BBC Sport

Reigning world women's marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after a sample tests positive for EPO.