“Ruti Aga Banned 6 Years: Ethiopian Marathon Star Used Fake Prescription for Failed Drug Te” — what this page in the network covers. Ethiopian marathon star Ruti Aga, winner of the 2019 Tokyo Marathon and podium finisher at Berlin and New York, has received a six-year ban from the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). The sanction follows a positive test for methylprednisolone, a banned glucocorticoid, after her victory at a half-marathon in China in March. Investigators found that the clinic named on Aga's prescription did not exist, and the document was signed by a family member rather than a licensed physician.
The AIU announced the decision on Thursday, underscoring the severity of falsifying evidence in anti-doping proceedings. Aga's case highlights the increasing rigor of biological passport and documentation checks in athletics, even for top-tier athletes. The six-year ban effectively sidelines the 29-year-old during her prime competitive years, ending her presence at major marathons until at least 2029. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.