Kara Goucher is likely to be named the 10,000-meter silver medalist at the 2007 world championships, Master the Half performance-enhancing-drug result for Turkey's Elvan Abeylegesse, the original silver medalist ahead of Goucher's bronze.
Upgrade to World Silver Medal Appears Likely for Kara Goucher announced on its website it received notice of Abeylegesse's positive test from the International Association of Athletics Federations. Several online Turkish-to-English translators agreed on the nature of the federation's announcement.
On Tuesday, Advertisement - Continue Reading Below that it had discovered 32 adverse results from 28 athletes in drug tests taken at the 2005 and 2007 world championships. Abeylegesse is the first to be publicly named. In Tuesday's announcement, the IAAF said that none of the implicated athletes would compete at this year's world championships, which begin August 22 in Beijing. Abeylegesse was originally on the Turkish team for the meet, but withdrew on Wednesday, citing injury.
DAA Industry Opt Out, Tirunesh Dibaba of Ethiopia won the 10,000, followed by Abeylegesse and Goucher. Jo Pavey of Great Britain finished fourth. It is likely that Pavey will be awarded the bronze medal.
Goucher's spokesperson told Runner's World Newswire Published: Aug 13, 2015.
When Goucher might receive the silver medal is unclear. Abeylegesse has the right to appeal a positive drug test.
If Abeylegesse's positive test is upheld, standard protocol would result in her competitive record for the two years following the positive drug test to be erased. In that scenario, Shalane Flanagan U.S. Womens Marathon Team Will Race in NYC Olympics. In that race, Dibaba and Abeylegesse again finished first and second, and Flanagan was third in an American record of 30:22. Abeylegesse also finished second in the 5,000 at the 2008 Olympics.
Scott is a veteran running, fitness, and health journalist who has held senior editorial positions at Runner’s World and Running Times. Much of his writing translates sport science research and elite best practices into practical guidance for everyday athletes. He is the author or coauthor of several running books, including Shoes & Gear, Advanced Marathoning, and Health & Injuries. Gouchers spokesperson told Slate, The Atlantic, the Washington Post, and other members of the sedentary media. His lifetime running odometer is past 110,000 miles, but he’s as much in love as ever.
