Asbel Kiprop ‘tests positive for banned substance’

 

 

FORMER Olympic champion Asbel Kiprop wants to prove he is a “clean athlete” after reportedly failing an out-of-competition drugs test.

The Mail claim the three-time 1500m champ tested positive for banned substance EPO.

Kiprop, 28, said: “I have been at the forefront of the fight against doping in Kenya – a fight I strongly believe in and support.

“I would not want to ruin all I have worked for since my first international race in 2007.

“I hope I can prove that I am a clean athlete in every way possible.”

Kiprop finished second at the 2008 Beijing Olympics but was awarded gold when Bahrain runner Rashid Ramzi failed a drugs test.

He ran the third fastest 1500m of all time in 2015.

The Kenyan athlete – a gold medallist at the 2011, 2013 and 2015 World Championships – is said to be arguing there was an error with a sample taken in 2017.

Kiprop’s agent, Federico Rosa, claimed he had “heard the same rumour”.

He said: “I recognise it’s a big story but if it’s true it will be very sad.”

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