A List Of Everyone Asbel Kiprop May Have Screwed Out Of A Medal

A List Of Everyone Asbel Kiprop May Have Screwed Out Of A Medal

Kenyan 1500m specialist Asbel Kiprop has reportedly tested positive for PEDs; he has won four global titles in his career.

May 2, 2018 by Johanna Gretschel
A List Of Everyone Asbel Kiprop May Have Screwed Out Of A Medal

News broke today that Asbel Kiprop of Kenya allegedly failed an out-of-competition test for performance-enhancing drugs.

The 28-year-old 1500m specialist earned four global titles in his illustrious track career, including three world titles and the 2008 Olympic gold medal. 

Now, nearly a decade of track and field results could be tainted.

Below is a list of athletes who would move up into medal position if Kiprop were required to vacate all titles.

YEARGOLDSILVERBRONZE*other
2008 Olympic GamesNick Willis, New ZealandMehdi Baala, FranceJuan Carlos Higuero, SpainUSA's Bernard Lagat makes the final as the last time qualifier.
2011 World ChampionshipsSilas Kiplagat, KenyaMatthew Centrowitz, USAManuel Olmedo, SpainYoann Kowal of France makes the final as last time qualifier.
2013 World ChampionshipsMatthew Centrowitz, USAJohan Cronje, South AfricaNixon Chepseba, KenyaUSA's Lopez Lomong qualifies for the final.
2015 World ChampionshipsElijah Manangoi, KenyaAbdelaati Iguider, MoroccoTaoufik Makhloufi, AlgeriaMekonnen Gebremedhin of Ethiopia makes the final.