Athletics-Nigerian sprinter Oduduru banned for six years for doping violations


FILE PHOTO:Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Men's 200m - Semifinal - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 3, 2021. Divine Oduduru of Nigeria after competing in Semifinal 1 REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo

(Reuters) - Nigerian sprinter Divine Oduduru has been banned for six years for committing two Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs), the Athletics Integrity Unit announced on Thursday, saying there was "overwhelming evidence" against him.

The violations were possession of prohibited substances and the attempted use of a prohibited substance or method. He was also ordered to pay World Athletics $3,000 towards their expenses in the case.

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