22 Mar 2023

NZ Olympian Zane Robertson banned for 8 years over doping

From Checkpoint, 5:23 pm on 22 March 2023

Two-time New Zealand Olympian Zane Robertson has been banned from all sport for eight years after being caught doping.

The distance runner who trains in Kenya tested positive for performance enhancing drug EPO at the Great Manchester Run in May last year.

The New Zealand Olympic Committee and Drug Free Sport have condemned Robertson's actions.

We're joined by sports reporter Felicity Reid.