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Nigerian sprinter Divine Oduduru suspended over alleged anti-doping rules violations
Nigerian sprinter, Divine Oduduru, has been suspended indefinitely by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for allegedly violating anti-doping rule. AIU in a statement on Thursday, February 9, said the 26-year-old sprinter, who is Nigeria’s second-fastest runner ever, is also at risk of a six-year ban.
According to the statement, “The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has notified Divine Oduduru of two potential Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) and is seeking a six-year ban against the Nigerian.
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The sprinter has been notified of potential ADRVs for possession (Rule 2.6 of the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules; ADR) and/or use or attempted use of multiple Prohibited Substances (Rule 2.2 ADR). He has been provisionally suspended immediately.
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