26 March 2022 | Athletics

Ugandan long-distance runner and World Champion Stephen Kiprotich has encouraged athletes to desist from doping.

Kiprotich who is based at the Global Sports Communication camp in Kaptagat - was reacting to the recent revelations of doping among Kenyan athletes.

“To the Kenyan athletes, my brothers and sisters, use your energy where you can but simply stop where you can’t,” Kiprotich said.

“I always tell my fellow athletes that doping will affect you after your career because you will be sick and, instead of enjoying farming and other business, you will be spending your life in hospital.

“Nothing comes on a silver platter – it’s all about hard work,” he added.

Last year’s World Marathon Majors $500 (Sh45 million) jackpot winner Rita Jeptoo was banned and stripped of her title following a positive test for banned blood booster EPO.

She has since been suspended from the sport for two years. Her past has seen her win the Boston Marathon three times, including setting the then course record at 2:18:57 in 2014.

The Kenyan also won marathons in Chicago, Stockholm, and Milan, as well as having represented Kenya in the event at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics.

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