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23 October 2026

World champion Jepchirchir fails drugs test

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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.

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