A List Of Everyone Asbel Kiprop May Have Screwed Out Of A Medal
A List Of Everyone Asbel Kiprop May Have Screwed Out Of A Medal
Kenyan 1500m specialist Asbel Kiprop has reportedly tested positive for PEDs; he has won four global titles in his career.
News broke today that Asbel Kiprop of Kenya allegedly failed an out-of-competition test for performance-enhancing drugs.
The 28-year-old 1500m specialist earned four global titles in his illustrious track career, including three world titles and the 2008 Olympic gold medal.
Now, nearly a decade of track and field results could be tainted.
Below is a list of athletes who would move up into medal position if Kiprop were required to vacate all titles.
| YEAR | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE | *other |
| 2008 Olympic Games | Nick Willis, New Zealand | Mehdi Baala, France | Juan Carlos Higuero, Spain | USA's Bernard Lagat makes the final as the last time qualifier. |
| 2011 World Championships | Silas Kiplagat, Kenya | Matthew Centrowitz, USA | Manuel Olmedo, Spain | Yoann Kowal of France makes the final as last time qualifier. |
| 2013 World Championships | Matthew Centrowitz, USA | Johan Cronje, South Africa | Nixon Chepseba, Kenya | USA's Lopez Lomong qualifies for the final. |
| 2015 World Championships | Elijah Manangoi, Kenya | Abdelaati Iguider, Morocco | Taoufik Makhloufi, Algeria | Mekonnen Gebremedhin of Ethiopia makes the final. |