In April 2023 the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) reported and anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete John Kariuki Gikonyo after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substanceTrimetazidine.
Following notification the Athlete timely admitted the violation, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by ADAK.
ADAK deems that the Athlete's violation was intentional and determines that he shall receive a 1 year reduction for his timely admission of the anti-doping rule violation.
Therefore ADAK decides on 23 November 2023 to impose a 3 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 8 May 2023.
