Aras Kaya

Aras Kaya (born Amos Kibitok on 4 April 1994 in Kenya) is a Turkish suspended long-distance runner. He won the silver medal in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2016 European Athletics Championships. Kaya earned four individual medals at the European Cross Country Championships, including two golds.

Aras Kaya
Personal information
Birth nameAmos Kibitok
NationalityTurkish, Kenyan
Born (1994-04-04) 4 April 1994
Kenya
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight53 kg (117 lb)
Sport
CountryTurkey
SportTrack and field
EventLong-distance running
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Turkey
European Championships
2016 Amsterdam3000 m s'chase
Balkan Championships
2019 Pravets3000 m s'chase
World Cross Country Championships
2017 KampalaMixed relay
European Cross Country Championships
2016 ChiaSenior race
2017 ŠamorínTeam
2018 TilburgTeam
2019 LisbonSenior race
2021 DublinSenior race
2016 ChiaTeam
2018 TilburgSenior race

He tested positive for erythropoietin (EPO) on 25 September 2022 and was subsequently banned by Athletics Integrity Unit for 3 years starting on 4 December 2022. All his results from 25 September 2022 onwards were disqualified.

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