The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has come out to reveal one of the key mistakes that athletes, particularly those from Kenya, make, which leads to lengthy and potentially career-ending bans.
In a statement on Sunday, July 27, the anti-doping body clarified that, unlike popular belief, not all violations are accidental.
According to the AIU, not all; in many instances where complex banned substances are involved, it is usually deliberate, leading to more severe sanctions.
The AIU cited the case of marathoner Emmaculate Anyango Achol, who was slapped with a six-year ban just as she was competing at the highest level.
