In August 2024 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Kenyan Athlete Charles Kipkkurui Langat after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Furosemide.
Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete accepted the test result and filed a statement in his defence.
The Athlete explained that he suffered from inflammation since September 2023 and underwent medical treatment for his condition. When his sickness worsened he was advised in August 2024 to use Furosemide for 4 days.
Ultimately in September 2024 the Athlete admitted the violation, waived his right for a hearing and accepted the sanction proposed by the AIU. He also signed and submitted the Admission of Anti-Doping Rule Violations and Acceptance of Consequences Form.
The AIU deems that there is no evidence that the Athlete's violation was intentional. Finally the AIU determines there are no grounds for a reduced sanction.
Therefore the AIU decides on 8 October 2024 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 6 August 2024.
