Athletics: Coe, 'World Championships in 2029 will help Kenya fight doping'

"Hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships will help Kenya fight the endemic problem of doping among its athletes": this was stated by the president of World Athletics, Sebastian Coe, during a visit to Nairobi. The East African nation is a world track and field powerhouse, particularly in cross-country and middle-distance running, but has seen a surge in doping cases in recent years.

There are around 140 Kenyan athletes suspended, including one case of positive test announced in recent days by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) control body. At last year's edition in Tokyo, Kenya placed second overall behind the United States, however, Kenya's triumph was dwarfed by the fact that dozens of Kenyan athletes, mainly distance runners, have been suspended for doping since 2017, more than any other nation.