In October 2021 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of World Athletics has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Kenyan Athlete Paul Kipchuma Lonyangata after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Furosemide.
After notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by the AIU.
Therefore the AIU decides on 11 February 2022 to impose a 19 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the admission, i.e. on 26 October 2021.