Promising Kenyan athlete Brian Kipsang has been slapped with a two-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after he tested positive for prohibited substances.
The anti-doping body released a comprehensive statement on Tuesday, May 6, detailing the circumstances which led to the banning of the athlete, who recently secured a podium finish in Rome.
According to the AIU, Kipang was sanctioned following positive tests for Triamcinolone acetonide - a medication that is used to reduce inflammation, itching, and allergic reactions in the body.
In some cases, the meedicine is used as a lotion to treat certain types of skin conditions, including eczema and rashes.
