Aga provisionally suspended over prohibited substance
Ethiopian athlete Ruti Aga, who won the Tokyo Marathon in 2019, has been provisionally suspended for the presence or use of the prohibited substance methylprednisolone and tampering, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Thursday. Methylprednisolone, a steroid, can help reduce pain and fatigue and speed up recovery. A notice of charge has been issued … The post Aga provisionally suspended…
Ethiopian marathon champion Ruti Aga, renowned for her 2019 Tokyo Marathon triumph, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) due to allegations of using the forbidden substance methylprednisolone and engaging in tampering, the AIU announced on Thursday. Methylprednisolone, a steroid, is capable of alleviating pain, reducing fatigue, and expediting recuperation.
The AIU issued a charge notice to the 32-year-old athlete, according to a suspension chart posted on their official website. Reuters has reached out to the Ethiopian Athletics Federation for a statement. Aga is also a three-time medalist in silver and two-time bronze winner in World Marathon Majors races, as reported by Reuters.
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