Edna Kiplagat elevated to 2021 Boston Marathon champion after Kipyokei's disqualification
Reading Time: 2min | Wed. 21.12.22. | 11:09
She now has two Boston Marathon titles, in 2017 and 2021
Kenya's Edna Kiplagat is now a two-time Boston Marathon winner following confirmation by the organizers after the disqualification of Diana Kipyokei who was sanctioned by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on Tuesday.
Kipyokei was banned for six years for violations of the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules (ADR) following thorough investigations which led to doping and tampering charges against her.
A urine sample she provided on October 11, 2021 following her victory in the Boston Marathon returned an Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) for the presence of a metabolite of Triamcinolone Acetonide, an anti-inflammatory.
It is another big gift that has finally been a warded after a long time of patience. I am grateful that 2021 results is officially released thanks to Boston Athletics Association and AIU in supporting strict anti doping measures to ensure fair compensation and clean sport. pic.twitter.com/eXv2KgdF0u
— Edna Kiplagat (@KiplagatEdna) December 20, 2022
Confirming receiving the update from AIU, the Boston Athletic Association confirmed the disqualification of Kipyokei and the subsequent elevation of Kiplagat.
"The Boston Athletic Association has received the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) update in regards to Diana Kipyokei’s sanction. As a result of the completion of the adjudication process, Diana Kipyokei’s result in the 2021 Boston Marathon has been disqualified.
The B.A.A. is in the process of adjusting race rankings and will provide prize award adjustments to top finishers of the 2021 event. Edna Kiplagat of Kenya has been elevated to women’s open division champion of the 125th Boston Marathon, and is now recognized as a two-time Boston winner (2017 and 2021)," the association wrote on their official site.
To that effect, Monicah Ngige slots into the podium places at third, with Mary Ngugi moving up to second while Caroline Rotich joins the top 10.
2021 BOSTON MARATHON WOMEN’S TOP 10 FINISHERS AND PRIZES
1. Edna Kiplagat, KEN, 2:25:09, $150,000
2. Mary Ngugi, KEN, 2:25:20, $75,000
3. Monicah Ngige, KEN, 2:25:32, $40,000
4. Netsanet Gudeta, ETH, 2:26:09, $25,000
5. Nell Rojas, CO, 2:27:12, $18,000
6. Workenesh Edesa, ETH, 2:27:38, $13,500
7. Atsede Baysa, ETH, 2:28:04, $10,500
8. Biruktayit Eshetu, ETH, 2:29:05, $8,500
9. Tigist Abayechew, ETH, 2:29:06, $7,000
10. Caroline Rotich, KEN, 2:29:54, $5,500
