How Makwala stayed out of doping trouble
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Lengthy stay: Makwala has had a stellar career PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Another top athlete, retired former world champion, Amantle Montsho was suspended in 2014 for taking a banned violation. Makwala, speaking to Mmegi Sport this week, said it is natural for track stars to be closely monitored by anti-doping officials.
“It is very tough. You might end up doping without even knowing it. As for me, I avoided a lot of things like alcohol or anything sour. Maybe that is how I stayed out of these things,” he said.
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