Makwala runs rings around doping officers

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Former 400-metre African champion, Isaac Makwala is literally giving Doping Control Officers (DCO) a run around, and has been described as difficult to deal with.

The athlete gained worldwide fame in 2017 following a solo run at the World Championships in London, but DCO say Makwala has been difficult to deal with.

At one point the athlete reportedly locked himself in a bathroom when the officers wanted to take his samples.

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