Rita Jeptoo
Rita Jeptoo is a veteran Kenyan marathon runner, notable for her victories in prestigious races such as the Boston and Chicago Marathons. At 45 years old, she has faced challenges in her career, including a previous four-year ban for doping violations. After making a comeback to competitive running three years ago, she has once again found herself in the spotlight, as she has been suspended following a test that indicated the presence of anabolic steroids.
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Rita Jeptoo is a marathon runner who has previously won the Boston and Chicago Marathon and has now been suspended for doping violations.
27 kenyanske atleter suspenderes for doping
Denmark· 2026-03-03
Rita Jeptoo, a disgraced marathon runner, has been provisionally suspended for doping violations.
Kenya suspends 27 athletes for doping violations
Kenya· 2026-03-02
Rita Jeptoo is a marathon runner who has won the Boston and Chicago Marathon and has been suspended for doping violations.
27 kenyanske atleter suspenderes for dopingovertrædelserDenmark· 2026-03-02