Kenya’s Kandie gets seven-year ban for doping violations (opens original article in a new tab)

Kenyan runner Kibiwott Kandie received a seven-year doping ban from the Athletics Integrity Unit after refusing a test and providing false explanations, with the ban backdated to March 2025.

• Kibiwott Kandie banned for seven years by Athletics Integrity Unit for two anti-doping violations
• Kandie initially faced eight-year ban but received one-year reduction for accepting sanctions early
• Kandie refused out-of-competition test in March 2025 and provided false explanations for his actions
• AIU investigation found Kandie had multiple calls and payments linked to a nurse before the test
• Kandie's ban backdated to March 14, 2025, and will end on March 13, 2032