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Kenyan runner Ruth Chepng’etich has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned diuretic on March 14, the Athletics Integrity Unit announced today. Chepng’etich shattered the marathon world record last October by running a 2:09:56 at the Chicago Marathon. Now, her case is likely headed to a Disciplinary Tribunal and she could face a two-year ban. Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman have more.