Prize money will be given by the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) to athletes who were beaten by doping offenders in races.
Athletes who were eligible for awards after their scores were re-ranked because the doping offenders were disqualified are being contacted. The compensation would apply to runners from 1986, when the BAA first introduced the prize money.
BAA President and CEO Jack Fleming said: “While the multi-step process to reclaim and redistribute prize money has been complex and time-consuming for all involved, we have worked – and continue to work — diligently towards a resolution that supports clean athletes.”
He added: “We are doing what we can to ensure fair competition among athletes, and we will always seek to play host to the fairest of playing fields at all of our events.”
As per the BAA, the voluntary payouts will start in January, and athletes who feel they were affected should submit an application for reimbursement.
In recent years, there have been numerous doping accusations in marathons, especially from Kenya. Two years ago, Diana Kipyokei of Kenya was banned for six years and lost her 2021 Boston Marathon Championship due to doping.
Source: CNA