In May 2022 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Kenyan Athlete Joyce Chepkemoi Tele after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Triamcinolone Acetonide. Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete filed a statement in her defence.
The Athlete explained that she underwent medical treatment in a hospital in Kenya in April 2022 for her diagnosed pneumonia and an allergic reaction. She demonstrated with documents that she had received various medications including a Trinocort injection containing Triamcinolone Acetonide.
Hereafter in July 2022 the Athlete's application for a retroactive TUE was rejected by the TUE Committee of the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK). Furthermore ADAK's investigation confirmed her statements regarding the medical treatment she underwent in the hospital.
The AIU concludes that the Athlete's violation was not intentional and deems that there are grounds for a reduced sanction. Thereupon the Athlete admitted the violation and signed an Admission of Anti-Doping Rule Violations and Acceptance of Consequences Form.
Therefore the AIU decides on 13 December 2023 to impose an 18 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. 27 June 2022.
