Faith Kipyegon has advised Kenyan competitors to avoid doping to safeguard the country's image in the marathon world.

Since February 2016, Kenya has been at the top of the World Anti-Doping Association's (WADA) compliance watch list due to the increased number of doping incidents.

A rise in doping cases has done little to improve the situation in the country despite several measures put in place to avert the vice.

PHOTO | COURTESY Faith Kipyegon

"When you break this record, many people have doubts about how you did it, and you have to undergo several random tests to erase that." "I want to urge all athletes in the country to avoid getting into trouble and to protect the country's image for a better future," Kipyegon added.

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Kipyegon smashed the 1,500m world record in Florence on June 2 with a new time of 3:49.11 seconds before shattering the 5,000m world record in Paris Diamond League, France, on June 9 with a new time of 14:05.20.

PHOTO | COURTESY Faith Kipyegon

“All athletes must be very careful with what they take because you never know who has a bad intention of messing up your career so there is need to careful on how you handle yourself,” added Kipyegon

Kipyegon applauded Kenya's Anti-Doping Agency for their efforts in combating doping in the country.

“ADAK have really done well so far alongside the Athletic Integrity Unity they have given their best in terms of fighting the doping menace and we hope that will continue for the better of our country and the sport, “stated the world champion