Ethiopian Marathoner Ruti Aga Faces Six-Year Ban
Ruti Aga banned for six years for anti-doping rule violations
Former Tokyo Marathon champion Ruti Aga has been banned for six years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for committing Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs).
The 32-year-old Ethiopian violated rules relating to the presence and use of a Prohibited Substance, Methylprednisolone, and Tampering. She returned a positive test result at the Meishan Renshou Half Marathon in China on 15 March 2026.
Sanctions
Aga received a two-year sanction for the Presence/Use of a Specified Substance and four years for Tampering. The AIU’s investigation established that she provided false information and a forged document to verify a prescription for Methylprednisolone.
Source: KBC Digital. AI-assisted summary.
