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Disgraced athlete Zane Robertson has spoken exclusively to Runners Only!about his side of the story.

March 23, 2023 / 00:52

This episode features Zane Robertson discussing his recent positive test for EPO and the subsequent seven-year ban he received. The conversation covers his experiences as a New Zealand distance runner and the implications of his actions.

Zane Robertson, a Commonwealth Games bronze medalist, shares his perspective on the doping allegations and the challenges he faced while training in Kenya. He addresses the reasons behind his decision to use EPO and the fallout from the situation.

The episode provides an exclusive look into Robertson's life and career, highlighting the pressures and expectations placed on elite athletes. His candid discussion sheds light on the complexities of performance-enhancing drugs in sports.

TLDR

Zane Robertson discusses his EPO ban and its impact.

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hey guys welcome along to this episode of Runners only with Tom Harvey um a bit different to the normal episode

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this is a New Zealand exclusive first and foremost uh yesterday in New Zealand news came out that Zane Robertson one of

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the greatest New Zealand distance Runners of all time and Commonwealth Games bronze medalist had been um had

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tested positive for the drug EPO and had received a seven year ban four years for

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taking the drug EPO and three years for them trying to cover it up he is based in Kenya and he spoke exclusively to us

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on the runners only podcast um I normally like to do these interviews face to face but leukemia is

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a long way away so we did this online but this is Zayn's side of the story foreign

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Episode Highlights

Zane Robertson's Doping Scandal
One of New Zealand's greatest distance runners faces a seven year ban for EPO use.
“Zane Robertson tested positive for the drug EPO.”
@ 00m 18s
March 23, 2023

Episode Quotes

This is a New Zealand exclusive first.
Disgraced athlete Zane Robertson has spoken exclusively to Runners Only!about his side of the story.
Zane Robertson tested positive for the drug EPO.
Disgraced athlete Zane Robertson has spoken exclusively to Runners Only!about his side of the story.
He received a seven year ban.
Disgraced athlete Zane Robertson has spoken exclusively to Runners Only!about his side of the story.

Key Moments

New Zealand Exclusive00:05
Doping Revelation00:18
Consequences Announced00:21