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Doping Could Cost Boston Marathon Winner Diana Kipyokei Her 2021 Title Doping Could Cost Boston Marathon Winner Diana Kipyokei Her 2021 Title
Doping Could Cost Boston Marathon Winner Diana Kipyokei Her 2021 Title Boston Marathon winner Diana Kipyokei could potentially lose her 2021 Boston Marathon title after she was suspended for testing positive for doping at the race.  The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) revealed that Kipyokei's sample, which was taken on October 11, 2021 after her victory, contained traces of triamcinolone acetonide.  The medical cream, commonly used to treat various kinds of skin conditions, contains a glucocorticoid that is banned at races unless an athlete has permission to use it.  Kipyokei has now been charged with using the product and tampering wi…

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by David Cifarelli