I’VE NEVER BEEN TIPPED OFF ABOUT DOPING TESTS, INSISTS FARAH
SIR Mo Farah insists he has never experienced any of the drug-testing practices exposed by the Asbel Kiprop saga. Kiprop, the 2008 Olympic 1500metres champion whose positive test for EPO was revealed this month, says he was tipped off by testers in Kenya before the unannounced visit. The Kenyan also alleged he was asked for money by one of the doping officers, adding to long-standing whispers about illicit practices in the country. Farah trained often in Kenya until 2014 and has since done lengthy altitude trips each year in Ethiopia, where anti-doping standards have also drawn criticism. Asked if he had ever been approached for money by a tester, he said: ‘No. First, the drug testers are not there to give you warning — they are there to surprise and to catch you, otherwise what’s the point in testing? Second, why is anyone coming for money?’ Farah returns to racing in the 10km at the Great Manchester Run tomorrow after his British record 2:26.21 effort at the London Marathon.