Given the official communication from the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) regarding the disqualification of Liliya Shobukhova's competitive results as of Oct. 9, 2009, Abbott World Marathon Majors will amend the standings for WMM Series IV and WMM Series V and confirm a woman's series winner.
Under AWMM rules, no athlete who has been in breach of IAAF anti-doping rules can win a World Marathon Majors Series title.
Abbott World Marathon Majors has long held a firm stance against drug takers and cheats since its inception in 2006. Recently the organization expanded aggressive, global out-of-competition drug testing of elite athletes in collaboration with the IAAF; more details can be found here.
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Champions head back to Chicago
Last year's Bank of America Chicago Marathon champions John Korir - who also won in Boston - will return to defend his crown.
AbbottWMM draws are changing
Entering draws and claiming your place will now happen in your Runner Portal.
Sawe to headline Berlin
Sabastian Sawe is on the hunt for his second Abbott World Major Marathon victory after being confirmed to run in Berlin.
