World champion steeplechaser cleared of doping over claims of ulcers, COVID-19
World champion steeplechase runner Norah Jeruto of Kazakhstan has been cleared of doping after arguing that ulcers and a bout of COVID-19 could explain unusual blood test results.
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![Kazakhstan's Norah Jeruto, seen above with her gold medal at the 2022 world championships, had her doping suspension lifted on Friday over claims of ulcers and COVID-19. An athlete bites a gold medal.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7017534.1699020248!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/jeruto-norah-110323.jpg)
World champion steeplechase runner Norah Jeruto of Kazakhstan has been cleared of doping after arguing that ulcers and a bout of COVID-19 could explain unusual blood test results.