In a long statement, Kiprop stated that his decision was influenced by the mere fact that even if he went to lengths of trying to prove his innocence, he would never be able to win back his credibility.
I would like to let everyone in this case acknowledge the fact that I did not injected myself with EPO knowingly or unknowingly. Despite the fact that I'm willing to go to any possible heights in proofing my innocence, it's evident that 'regardless'.I will not be able to win back my CREDIBILITY not even if my accusers will be able beyond doubt to acknowledge my innocence. His Statement read in part.
He went on,
In order not to wrestle with my accusers for what looks like a common goal yet not. I'm not convinced but no option to let them have their say. 6. I do not have money to meet legal fees and find qualified physicians who meets standards to give their opinion on my sample and discredit any possible unjust reason to why the sample resulted to analytical rEPO finding.I'm financially weak to challenge my accuser the IAAF whom I have always worked hard for to bring the best in me for the sport and myself. However I'm rich in TRUTH and sincerity, this seem to mean nothing.
The former Olympic 1500m champion added,
I'm left not to admit doping but to fall a victim of my accusers none admitted liability. To pay a price of an iniquity I did not commit only because I believe in fairness and play true.
I did not dope.
I have let the struggle to proof my innocence go. Not because I doped but I take the sacrifice because I support the anti doping campaign. Thank me later.
Furthermore and for the reason that I have medals in my home that now seem to mean nothing; I'm convinced to challenge time and proof human ability beyond negativity.
I will remain loyal to authorities as my religion commands and I will INSPIRE.