New Delhi, July 17 -- Ruth Chepngetich, the women's marathon world record holder, sent shockwaves across the athletics world on Thursday (July 17) when shewas provisionally banned by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).

The reason behind her suspension was testing positive for a banned substance. This development has sparked debate about her remarkable career and the integrity of elite marathon running.

Ruth Chepngetich, a 30-year-old Kenyan runner, is one of the most celebrated long-distance athletes of her generation.

In October 2024, she shattered the women's marathon world record at the Chicago Marathon, finishing in 2 hours, 9 minutes, and 56 seconds, nearly two minutes faster than the previous record set by Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa...