“ EPO use remains a popular method for those looking to cheat, as we have seen by several recent cases. It’s so important to conduct strategic special analysis and blood testing to catch doping and protect clean athletes’ right to a fair playing field,” said USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart while putting a four-year ban on this US track and field athlete. Last year, he had failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics; now, he won’t even get the chance to fight for his place in LA. With such heartbreak, the 40-year-old had a few words.

In an Instagram post made a day ago, Shadrack Biwott wrote, “ Early last year, USADA informed me that a routine drug test from January 25, 2024 showed a positive test result for EPO. I was surprised because I have never taken any performance-enhancing drugs. I’ve

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