Peres Jepchirchir — Olympic gold medallist and world marathon champion provisionally suspended for doping after testing positive for EPO.
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… , 2026 09:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Athletics Kenya's Logo Audio By Vocalize Athletics Kenya (AK) has on Monday acknowledged the provisional suspension of seasoned marathon runner Peres Jepchirchir …
AK reaffirms anti-doping resolve after Jepchirchir's suspensionCitizen Digital
… Meanwhile, Korir has expressed concern over the situation involving Kenyan marathon star Peres Jepchirchir, emphasising the importance of athlete education and proper guidance. …
Korir confident of Kenya's medal prospects at Dakar Youth OlympicsCitizen Digital
World marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir suspended for doping By AFP October 23, 2026 02:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the Wo …
World marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir suspended for dopingCitizen Digital
… The President further praised contemporary stars, including Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet, Peres Jepchirchir, Faith Cherotich and Lilian Odira, for carrying Kenya’s flag with distinction and inspiring young people to pursue sporting excellence. …
Ruto pledges sports infrastructure boost as Kenya celebrates Mashujaa DayThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterIn the women's race, with Peres Jepchirchir’s long-standing course record of 1:06:54 set in 2019 firmly in the crosshairs as Dolphine Omare (1:06:05) leads contenders in what is expected to be a thrilling contest.Omare will be in the company of Margaret …
Chumba hopes to shine once again in LisbonCitizen Digital
… Eritrea’s Merhawi Mebrahtu is another contender.In the women’s half marathon, Kenya’s Dolphine Omare leads the entries with a personal best of 1:06:05, putting her in contention to challenge the course record of 1:06:54 set by compatriot Peres Jepchirchir in 2019.Omare will face …
Chumba out to defend Lisbon titleThe Standard
… She improved the previous women-only half marathon world record held by Peres Jepchirchir when winning the world half marathon title in Gdynia in 2020 by one second, adding another major credential in her decorated CV.Ngetich had set a 5km world record en route to the 2024 record …
Another world record for Ngetich as Kenya bags medals in CopenhagenCitizen Digital
… y morning, storming to a women-only world record in the half marathon at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark.Ng’etich stopped the clock in 1:05:15, slicing 61 seconds off the previous women-only world record of 1:06:16 set by compatriot Peres Jepchirchir …
Ng’etich sets women-only half marathon world record in CopenhagenThe Standard
… Ng’etich’s time was one second faster than the previous women-only world record of 1:05:16, set by compatriot Peres Jepchirchir at the 2020 World Half Marathon Championships in Gdynia. …
Ng'etich wins gold in CopenhagenCitizen Digital
Kenyan Jepchirchir, Gobena power to Sydney Marathon victories By AFP August 30, 2026 06:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the Wome …
Kenyan Jepchirchir, Gobena power to Sydney Marathon victoriesAthletics Kenya acknowledged the provisional suspension of marathon runner Peres Jepchirchir following an adverse analytical finding and reiterated its commitment to clean sport and fair competition.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Athletics Kenya acknowledged the provisional suspension of marathon runner Peres Jepchirchir following an adverse analytical finding and reiterated its commitment to clean sport and fair competition.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
NOCK First Deputy President Barnaba Korir expressed confidence that Team Kenya will win medals across multiple disciplines at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games, citing improved preparations, expanded delegation, and training camps in Mombasa and at Kenyatta University.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Athletics Integrity Unit announced Friday that Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir, 33-year-old Olympic gold medallist and world marathon champion, has been provisionally suspended after an out-of-competition sample tested positive for banned blood booster EPO. Jepchirchir joins more than 140 Kenyan athletes who have been suspended or banned by the AIU since 2017.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced government plans to strengthen Kenya's sporting infrastructure, including completing Kipchoge Keino Stadium with a full canopy, modernizing Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, and developing Raila Odinga International Stadium in Talanta City as preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan marathoner Zablon Chumba returns to defend his Lisbon Marathon title in a race featuring multiple sub-2:08 contenders, including fellow Kenyans Jonathan Kiplimo Maiyo and Timothy Misoi, and Ethiopian runners Abdi Ali Gelchu and Asefa Mengisa. In the women's race, Kenyan Ruth Chebitok faces defending champion Abebech Afework of Ethiopia.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan runner Zablon Chumba returns to defend his EDP Lisbon Marathon title this weekend against a strong international field including compatriots Jonathan Kiplimo Maiyo and Timothy Misoi, as well as Ethiopian contenders. In the women's marathon, Kenya's Ruth Chebitok leads the Kenyan challenge against defending champion Abebech Afework of Ethiopia.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agnes Ngetich smashed the women-only world half marathon record with 1:05:15 at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, leading Kenya to five individual medals in the two-day championships. Loleo finished second in 65:05 for a silver medal.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Agnes Ng'etich won the women-only half marathon at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, stopping the clock in 1:05:15 and slicing 61 seconds off the previous world record. Veronica Loleo gave Kenya a dominant 1-2 finish with silver.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agnes Ng'etich of Kenya won the women's half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen in 1:05:15, a new women-only world record. Her victory marked her second global title of 2026, following the World Cross Country Championships in January.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopia's Addisu Gobena and Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir won the men's and women's races respectively at the Sydney Marathon. Gobena's victory was his first in a World Marathon Major, while Jepchirchir added to her previous wins in Boston, New York and London.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →