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Banned athlete ‘spills’ beans

Refilwe Murangi. PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Refilwe Murangi. PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Sprinter Refilwe Murangi, who is serving three years for doping, has made explosive claims, accusing the anti-doping office of corrupt practices and decrying the lack of support for athletes from local authorities. She was banned following a positive test earlier this year. The athlete has, however, come out guns blazing in a no-holds-barred interview with MmegiSport.

She accuses the national anti-doping office of manipulating results and taking bribes from athletes.

Murangi said some athletes receive a warning, whilst others are suspended for similar offences.

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