2. Athletics-Kenya
Athletics Kenya got its start as the Kenyan Amateur Athletics
Association in 1951 .
This organization governed Kenyan track and field until 2002
when the group changed their name to the Athletics
Kenya.
AK hosts national championships and three marathons a
year.
Member of the International Association of Athletics
Federations and Confederation of African Athletics.
4. Doping
In May of 2012 ARD, a German broadcasting
company announced that “doping” or use of
illegal performance enhancing drugs was
widespread among many Kenyan athletes
The scandal revolved around the accusations
that Kenyan doctors were injecting the athletes
with illegal performance enhancing drugs in
exchange for a portion of the runner’s earnings.
In September, doping is confirmed.
5. Organization’s Response
In May, Athletics-Kenya Chairman Kiplagat
announces that he is upset over the accusation.
To defend the honor of Kenyan athletes Kiplagat
asks police and World Anti Doping Agency to
assist in Investigation.
When it is revealed that Mathew Kisorio used
illegal drugs, he is suspended from racing.
Require dope testing for all runners that
participate in Kenyan events.
6. Recommendations
Acknowledge that original reaction was
premature.
Disseminate information to local and
international media about the changes in the
drug testing rules.
Encourage audiences to support successful
runners that have not been accused of using
illegal drugs.
