World Athletics v Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich

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A decision in the case of World Athletics against Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.

On 10 January 2020 the AIU issued Mr Kiprotich with a Notice of Charge for committing an Anti-Doping Rule Violation in connection with Whereabouts Failures and Tampering.

The Disciplinary Tribunal consisting of Conny Jorneklint as sole arbitrator determined that an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) was established pursuant to Articles 2.4 and Article 2.5 of the 2019 IAAF Rules, and as a result, a four-year period of Ineligibility is imposed. Mr Kiprotich’s competition results between 12 April 2019 and 10 January 2020 are disqualified.

Sport Resolutions is the independent secretariat to the World Athletics Disciplinary Tribunal.

A copy of the full decision can be accessed via the related documents tab on the right-hand side.

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