Daniel Wanjiru is banned for four years...

Daniel Wanjiru takes London, photo by London Marathon Media

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MONACO (MON): World Athletics Disciplinary Tribunal has banned long-distance runner Daniel Wanjiru of Kenya for four years with effect from 09 Dec 2019, for an Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) violation. He has been suspended since 14 April 2020. It also means his two London races from 2019 will be cancelled, third place Big Half in March (61:17) and 11th place at London Marathon (2:08:40).

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