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Otieno’s ban is backdated to July 31, 2021, and this is the month he is set to complete his ban (July 30) and be cleared to officially continue with his sprinting career.
Three-time National Champion Mark Otieno is relishing a strong comeback into competitive athletics after being banned for two years by the Athletics Integrity Unit due to the presence of the prohibited substance Methasterone in his system.
Otieno’s ban was backdated to July 31, 2021, and this is the month he is set to complete his ban (July 30), after which he can resume his sprinting career. It was unfortunate that the news of his ban came moments before he was due to compete in the 100m heats at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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On his Twitter page, Otieno has expressed his eagerness to be back on track and he is preparing well for the same.
In one of the posts, he said: “We dream, we plan but GOD guides and provides. Feels good to be back, soon!! Pushing through!”
Otieno was one of Kenya’s most promising sprinters before the rise of Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala. Before his ban, Otieno had represented the country at the 2017, 2019, and 2021 World Athletics Relays.
He was also part of the Kenyan team at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and the 2017 World Championships in London. The 30-year-old was also part of Team Kenya at the 2015 All-Africa Games and the 2016 and 2019 African Championships.
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With the Olympic Games scheduled for next year in Paris, France, Otieno might be eyeing a slot in Team Kenya as he begins his journey on a clean slate.
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