DOPING: AIU has concluded over 250 cases from all over the world

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has said that it has so far concluded 250 doping cases since it was established in 2017.

Through its social media account of twitter, the AIU has stated that “Since the AIU was established in 2017, we have concluded over 250 cases from all over the world, 60of which related to Olympic or World Championship medallists. We are dedicated to creating a level-playing field for clean athletes.”

AIU was founded by the International Association of Athletics Federations in April 2017 to combat doping in the sport of athletics. The unit functions fully independently from the IAAF. It is currently led by head Brett Clothier.

The organization collected more than 600 blood samples prior to the 2017 World Championships in Athletics

Since the AIU was established in 2017, we have concluded over 2️⃣ 5️⃣ 0️⃣ cases from all over the world, 6️⃣ 0️⃣ of which related to Olympic or World Championship medallists.

We are dedicated to creating a level-playing field for clean athletes.#CleanSport#MySportMyIntegrity pic.twitter.com/9ZRoDsgkhQ

— Athletics Integrity Unit (@aiu_athletics) September 13, 2021