Liliya Shobukhova banned for doping
Liliya Shobukhova banned for doping
Liliya Shobukhova has been banned for two years following abnormalities detected in her biological passport, according to the Russian Athletics Federation.
The second-fastest marathoner of all-time (2:18:20 in Chicago) will lose her 2010 London Marathon title and her Chicago Marathon titles from 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Additionally, if the ban is upheld, Shobukhova will lose her World Marathon Major (WMM) series wins from the 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 season. Irina Mikitenko and Edna Kiplagat finished runner-up in those years, respectively.
Paula Radcliffe noted that the WMM should take action and award the $500,000 prize purse to the "rightful winners."
Lilya Shobukhova finally exposed as a drug cheat . Disqualified using blood passport ,results since 2009 annulled. http://t.co/RcWRUwjiDk
— Paula Radcliffe (@paulajradcliffe) April 29, 2014
WMMajors: action needs to be taken to show cheating not acceptable. Monies won should be returned and rightful winners recognised.
— Paula Radcliffe (@paulajradcliffe) April 29, 2014
Kara Goucher also took to Twitter to voice her displeasure.
Attention all drug cheats- you can run, but you can't hide. It may take time, but you will be caught. Be afraid. #drugcheatsout
— Kara Goucher (@karagoucher) April 29, 2014
Shobukhova has not competed since her fourth place finish at the 2012 Chicago Marathon. Her ban will begin January 24, 2013 and will conclude on January 23, 2015.