World Athletics 2023 WA vs Joel Maina Mwangi

27 Jul 2023

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World Athletics 2021 WA vs Joel Maina Mwangi
June, 29, 2022

On 29 June 2022 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, decided to impose a 3 year period of ineligibility on the Kenyan Athlete Joel Maina Mwangi after he tested positive for the prohibited substances 19-norandrosterone and 19-noretiocholanolone (Nandrolone).

In this case the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by the AIU. The imposed sanction of 3 years started on 23 June 2022 to 22 June 2025.

In May 2023 the AIU determined that the Athlete had participated and completed two World Athletics Online Courses:

  • The Gender Leadership Online Course on 27 April 2023; 
  • The Technical Officials Education and Certification System Level 1 Online Course on 4 May 2023.

Consequently the Athlete had violated the prohibition against participation during ineligibility. Following notification in June 2023 the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing and accepted the sanction proposed by the AIU.

The Athlete apologised for his mistake and explained that he was unaware that these Courses would be prohibited. The AIU considers that a reprimand and no additional period of ineligibility to be the appropriate consequences for the Athlete's violation.

Therefore World Athletics decides on 27 July 2023 to impose a reprimand on the Athlete.

World Athletics 2023 WA vs Ahmed Saber Mohamed Bakry

7 Nov 2023

In February 2022 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Egyptian Athlete Ahmed Saber Mohamed Bakry after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Dexamehtasone.

Prior the Athlete had explained that he had received medical treatment for his injury. Thereupon in April 2022 the Athlete made an application for a retroactive TUE.

In June 2022 World Athletics granted the application for a retroactive TUE and the AIU anti-doping rule violation was cancelled. However in October 2022 the WADA TUE Committee decided to annul the approved retroactive TUE.

Without a valid retroactive TUE the AIU again reported the anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete. Following notification the Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the World Athletics Disciplinary Tribunal.

The Athlete explained with evidence that during 6 weeks Dexamethasone injections had been administered by medical professionals as treatment for his injury. He asserted that he acted with No Significant Fault or Negligence and requested for a reduced sanction.

The Athlete did not speak English, had received minimal or non-existent anti-doping education and had told his doctors that he was an Athlete. He honestly believed that he was taking a substance that was not prohibited and for genuine therapeutic reasons.

The AIU accepted that the violation was not intentional and that the Athlete underwent legitimate medical treatment. Yet, it contended that he failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances, neither that he acted with utmost caution.

The Sole Arbitrator determines that it is undisputed that the Athlete's violation was not intentional. He deems that the Athlete acted with a degree of No Significant Fault or Negligence.

The Arbitrator considers that the Athlete was not an elite professional and did not speak English. He was inexperienced with computers and the internet and had to rely on the advice of a number of medical professionals. 

Further the Arbitrator assessed the circumstances regarding the granting and revocation of World Athletics' retroactive TUE. He concludes that this had caused substantial delays in this case and that this was not attributed to the Athlete.

Therefore the Sole Arbitrator decides on 7 November 2023 to impose a reduced period of ineligibility of 6 months and 20 days, starting on 31 October 2023 and continue until 27 April 2024.

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iNADO Update (2024) 05/06 (26 June)
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    World Athletics 2024 WA vs Jackline Jeptanui

    20 Jun 2024

    In May 2024 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Kenyan Athlete Jackline Jeptanui after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Triamcinolone acetonide.

    Following notification in May 2024 the Athlete initially did not respond. In June 2024 she first only submitted photographs of her Doping Control Form of 10 March 2024. Ultimately the Athlete admitted the violation, waived her right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by the AIU.

    The AIU considers that there is no evidence that the Athlete's violation was intentional. Further the AIU determines that she had signed and submitted the Admission of Anti-Doping Rule Violations and Acceptance of Consequences Form.

    Therefore the AIU decides on 20 June 2024 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 7 June 2024.

    World Athletics 2024 WA vs Helen Daniela Baltazar

    20 Jun 2024

    In May 2024 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf on World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Bolivian Athlete Helen Daniela Baltazar after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substances Oxandrolone and Stanozolol.

    After notification the Athlete timely admitted the violation, waived her right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by the AIU.

    The AIU determines that the Athlete failed to establish that the violation was not intentional. Further it deems that there are aggravating circumstances present in this case that justifies the imposition of a more severe sanction.

    Because the Athlete had signed and submitted the Admission of Anti-Doping Rule Violations and Acceptance of Consequences Form she received a 1 year reduction from the AIU.

    Therefore the AIU decides on 20 June 2024 to impose a 5 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 13 May 2024.

    World Athletics 2023 WA vs Beatrice Toroitich

    20 Jun 2024

    Both the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) and the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, charged the Kenyan Athlete Beatrice Toroitich with multiple anti-doping rule violations:

    • Reported in November 2023 by ADAK the presence of 19-norandrosterone and 19-noretiocholanolone (Nandrolone) in the 1st sample collected in November 2022.
    • Reported in November 2023 by the AIU the presence of Canrenone, Clomifene and Nandrolone in the 2nd sample collected in October 2023.
    • Reported in January 2024 by the AIU the presence of Clomifene and Nandrolone in the 3rd sample collected in November 2023.

    Following notification of the first positive test result a provisional suspension was ordered. Thereupon ADAK transferred results management to the AIU.

    After the 1st Notification in November 2023 the Athlete denied that she acted intentionally and provided an explanation. Following the 2nd and 3rd Notification the Athlete failed to respond.

    The AIU determines that previously in February 2019 the Athlete had been sanctioned for 1 year after she tested positive for Prednisone and Prednisolone. Further the AIU determines that the Athlete's 1st and 2nd positive test result, reported in November 2023, shall be considered as one single 2nd anti-doping rule violation.

    However the AIU established that the Athlete was notified about the 1st positive test result on 2 November 2023 before the 3rd sample was collected from the Athlete on 16 November 2023. Consequently the AIU deems that there is sufficient evidence that the Athlete committed a 3rd anti-doping rule violation.

    Because the Athlete ultimately failed to respond in May 2024 the AIU finds that she is deemed to have waived her right for a hearing, admitted the anti-doping rule violations and accepted the consequences.

    Therefore the AIU decides on 20 June 2024 to impose a lifetime period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 22 November 2023.

    World Athletics 2023 WA vs Nicholas Mboroto Kosimbei

    18 Jun 2024

    In March 2023 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Kenyan Athlete Nicholas Mboroto Kosimbei after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance Trimetazidine.

    Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and explained that he underwent medical treatment in a clinic in Kenya for his chest pain .

    The AIU had requested assistance from the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) to investigate the Athlete's explanations. As a result the AIU rejected the Athlete's defence because of the inconsistencies in his explanations.

    In May 2024 the AIU charged the Athlete with an anti-doping rule violation and thereupon he gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing and accepted the sanction proposed by the AIU.

    The AIU deems that the Athlete failed to establish that the violation was not intentional. Because he had signed and submitted the Admission of Anti-Doping Rule Violations and Acceptance of Consequences Form he received a 1 year reduction from the AIU.

    Therefore the AIU decides on 18 June 2024 to impose a 3 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 24 March 2024.

    World Athletics 2024 WA vs Sophy Jepchirchir

    19 Apr 2024

    In June 2024 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf on World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Kenyan Athlete Sophy Jepchirchir after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Testosterone and its metabolites.

    Following notification the Athlete timely admitted the violation, waived her right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by the AIU.

    The AIU deems that the Athlete failed to establish that the violation was not intentional. Because she had signed and submitted the Admission of Anti-Doping Rule Violations and Acceptance of Consequences Form she received a 1 year reduction from the AIU.

    Therefore the AIU decides on 19 June 2024 to impose a 3 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 7 June 2024.

    World Athletics 2022 WA vs Ibrahim Mukunga Wachira

    17 Jun 2024

    In October 2022 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Kenyan Athlete Ibrahim Mukunga Wachira after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances 19-norandrosterone (Nandrolone) and Tamoxifen.

    Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete filed a statement in his defence. He explained with evidence that he underwent medical treatment in a clinic in Kenya for his knee injury and that Nandrolone injections had been administered.

    The AIU had requested assistance from the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) to investigate the Athlete's explanations. Hereafter ADAK's investigations confirmed that the Athlete underwent treatment in this clinic.

    In May 2024 the AIU charged the Athlete with an anti-doping rule violation and thereupon the he failed to respond. The AIU determines that the his medical treatment could not explain the presence of Tamoxifen in his sample and that there are aggravating circumstances present in this case.

    Because the Athlete did not respond within the set deadline the AIU determines in June 2024 that the Athlete was deemed to have waived his right for a hearing and accepted the consequences. In addition the AIU establishes that he had had failed to sign and submit the Admission of Anti-Doping Rule Violations and Acceptance of Consequences Form.

    Therefore the AIU decides on 17 June 2024 to impose a 6 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 4 October 2022.

    World Athletics 2024 WA vs Elias Kiprono Kemei

    21 May 2024

    In March 2024 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf on World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Kenyan Athlete Elias Kiprono Kemei after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Trimetazidine.

    Following notification the Athlete timely admitted the violation, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by the AIU.

    The Athlete explained that he he had used the substance while he was unaware that it was prohibited. Because he had timely admitted the violation he received a 1 year reduction from the AIU.

    Therefore the AIU decides on 17 June 2024 to impose a 3 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 19 March 2024.

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