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.
