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Ruth Jebet: The steeplechaser trading countries to pursue …
WebApr 7, 2024 · When Ruth Jebet took gold in the women's 3000m steeplechase at the Rio Olympics, after racing to victory in 8:59:75 -- just shy of a world record -- she was greeted with boos in her native Kenya -- because she was running on behalf of Bahrain. Many in Kenya accused Jebet, 19, of betraying her homeland. WebRuth Jebet (born 17 November 1996) is a Kenyan-born long-distance runner and steeplechase specialist who competes internationally for Bahrain. She was the world record holder and is currently the reigning Olympic gold medalist in the 3000 metres steeplechase, both achieved before turning 20. In 2024 she got suspended for testing positive for EPO. rich gale
Olympic steeplechase champion Ruth Jebet banned for four years
WebMar 5, 2024 · Ruth Jebet, the reigning Olympic 3,000m steeplechase champion and world record holder, has become the highest-profile Kenya-born athlete to become embroiled in … WebRuth Jebet of Bahrain poses with the gold medal, Hyvin Kiyeng Jepkemoi of Kenya, silver medal, and Emma Coburn of the United States, bronze medal,... Ruth Jebet of Bahrain poses with the gold medal for the Women's 3000m Steeplechase final on Day 10 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic... WebMar 4, 2024 · Kenyan-born Bahrain runner Ruth Jebet, who won the women’s 3,000m steeplechase in the 2016 Olympics, has been banned for four years for an anti-doping violation. Jebet’s ban is retroactive to Feb. 4, 2024, when she was provisionally suspended after testing positive for recombinant erythropoietin (r-EPO). Her Olympic gold medal is … rich galen