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

March 23, 202300:52
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hey guys welcome along to this episode
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of Runners only with Tom Harvey
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um a bit different to the normal episode
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this is a New Zealand exclusive first
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and foremost uh yesterday in New Zealand
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news came out that Zane Robertson one of
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the greatest New Zealand distance
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Runners of all time and Commonwealth
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Games bronze medalist had been um had
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tested positive for the drug EPO and had
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received a seven year ban four years for
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taking the drug EPO and three years for
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them trying to cover it up he is based
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in Kenya and he spoke exclusively to us
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on the runners only podcast
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um I normally like to do these
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interviews face to face but leukemia is
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a long way away so we did this online
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but this is Zayn's side of the story
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foreign
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Podspun Insights

This episode of Runners Only takes a deep dive into the shocking world of competitive athletics with an exclusive interview featuring Zane Robertson, one of New Zealand's most celebrated distance runners. In a twist that has sent ripples through the sports community, Zane opens up about his recent positive test for EPO and the subsequent seven-year ban he faces. The conversation, conducted online due to geographical constraints, reveals Zane's perspective on the events that led to this pivotal moment in his career. Listeners are invited to explore the emotional and ethical complexities surrounding doping in sports, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the darker side of athletic achievement.

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Episode Highlights

  • Zane Robertson's Doping Scandal
    Zane Robertson, a celebrated New Zealand runner, faces a seven-year ban for EPO use.
    “One of the greatest New Zealand distance runners tested positive for EPO.”
    @ 00m 10s
    March 23, 2023

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Key Moments

  • New Zealand Exclusive00:05
  • Doping Scandal00:10
  • Zane's Side00:40