Ethiopian distance runner Hunde Lechisa has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for testing positive for the banned performance-enhancing substance testosterone.
Lechisa admitted fault and therefore had his term of suspension reduced from four years to three years.
The 21-year-old set his personal best in the 2026 Hamburg Marathon at 2:05:01, where he placed fourth on April 26. Meanwhile, his half-marathon personal best is 1:03:44.
The ban cannot be appealed and started retroactively on August 17, 2026. His PB in April will be removed.
