Athletics: Ethiopian running star Tsegay banned for four months

According to the information, the substance letrozole was found on the 29-year-old during a training check last December. The drug can lower estrogen levels, but it is mainly used to treat cancer.

According to the information, Tsegay immediately admitted the use and presented documents justifying the use for medical reasons. While the World Athletics Federation subsequently granted a medical exemption, the World Anti-Doing Agency (Wada) rejected such a step. The four-month ban then came about.

Tsegay became world champion in the 5,000 meters in 2022 and won the world title in the 10,000 meters a year later. She won bronze in the 5,000 meters at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.