Japanese Race Walker Suspended for Suspected Doping

Suspected doping detected through biological passport analysis
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Posted Nov 2, 2024 9:59 AM CDT
Japanese Race Walker Suspended for Suspected Doping
Silver medalist Koki Ikeda, of Japan, poses during the medal ceremony for the men's 20km race walk at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Aug. 6, 2021, in Tokyo.   (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

Japanese Olympian Koki Ikeda has been provisionally suspended due to suspected blood doping, according to the Athletics Integrity Unit. The 26-year-old, known for his achievements in race walking, was flagged for anomalies in his biological passport. These passports can contain markers that indicate potential doping over time.

Ikeda, who soared to prominence with a silver medal in the 20-kilometer race at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, finished seventh at the recent Paris Olympics. His won a silver medal at the 2022 World Championships held in Eugene, Oregon. The Athletics Integrity Unit has yet to provide a timeline for the resolution of the case. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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