Doping Kenyan Olympic Champ Sumgong May Face Jail

This follows the IAAF's announcement that Jemima Sumgong tested positive for the banned blood booster EPO. The legal team of the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya are now looking at laying charges against the reigning Olympic marathon champion.

London Marathon and Olympic champion Jemimah Sumgong jogs during a past training session.

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