Nancy Meto busted in yet another doping violation by Kenyan athlete

Kenyan marathoner Nancy Jelagat Meto has been provisionally suspended for the presence/ use of prohibited substance Furosemide. 

The former Berlin half marathon silver medalist joins the ever growing list of Kenyans who have been sanctioned by the AIU for violation of the anti-doping rules, especially with ADAK's revamped testing programs. 

Furosemide is prescribed as a diuretic or water tablet, usually for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure, kidney disease and fluid retention.

It works by increasing urine production in the body to reduce blood pressure and fluid retention.

What's more, it can be used to reduce weight amongst athletes in sports where weight is a factor in competing or where having a lower weight may create an advantage. 

As Furosemide causes increased urine production it can be used to flush the system of other Prohibited Substances prior to a doping control test.

To this point, the Operation Refuge investigation found that Furosemide is always detected alone (no other substances are detected).

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