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Jul
Lawrence Cherono, once celebrated as the world's top marathoner, has been handed a severe seven-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after admitting to multiple Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs). The 35-year-old Kenyan, renowned for his two major marathon victories and impressive career ranking, confessed to breaching regulations, including tampering with evidence to mislead investigators. Cherono's infractions involve serious violations under the Anti-Doping Rules. He tested positive for the banned substance Trimetazidine in May 2022, triggering allegations of breaching ADR 2.1 and ADR 2.2 related to the presence and use of prohibited substances. Additionally, he faced charges under ADR 2.5…