Global List of Ineligible Persons

The Athletics Integrity Unit has jurisdiction over International-Level Athletes and their Athlete Support Persons, World Athletics Officials and Member Federation Officials (limited to their dealings with World Athletics). On this page we publish a consolidated list of all persons serving a period of ineligibility in Athletics. This includes persons serving a period of ineligibility as a result of national level cases and decisions.

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*The list of currently suspended persons was last updated on 1 July 2024. Please note that it is intended for information only and should not be relied upon from a legal perspective.

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Name Date of Birth Nationality Role Sex Discipline 1 Discipline 2 Infraction Date Sanction Ineligibile Until Disqualification Period Infraction Type ADRV Rules ADRV Notes Description
PUJANA GOICOECHEA, Iñaki 17/09/1983 ESP Athlete M 23/02/2016 4 years ineligibility -- Since 23.02.16 Doping Possession Possession Possession
SU, Xueting 24/03/1997 CHN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 19/11/2017 8 years ineligibility -- Since 19.11.17 Doping Presence
Use
Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evading sample collection In competition test, Juijiang International Half-Marathon , Juijiang, CHN
BERIHUN, Brtukan Adeba 01/01/1984 ETH Athlete F Long Jump Jumps 13/11/2016 8 years ineligibility plus 4 years ineligibility -- Since 13.11.16 Doping Presence
Use
Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Exogenous Steroids, Prednisone & Prednisolone & Participation During Ineligibility In competition test, Al Mouj Muscat Marathon , Muscat, OMA
QIAN, Dingbin -- CHN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) -- 5 years ineligibility -- Since 11.04.21 Doping Presence
Use
Evasion
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol), Evasion In competition test, 2021 Wuxi marathon, Wuxi, CHN
SAVINA, Kseniya 04/06/1989 RUS Athlete F 800m Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 16/05/2018 12 years ineligibility -- Since 06.05.18 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Complicity
EPO, Tampering & Complicity (2nd ADRV) Out-of-competition test, Ifrane, MAR; Tampering & Complicity
RIONORIPO, Purity Cherotich 10/06/1993 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 30/05/2022 5 years ineligibility -- Since 30.05.22 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Furosemide, Tampering Out-of-competition test, in Eldoret, KEN
ROBERTSON, Zane 14/11/1989 NZL Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 22/05/2022 8 years ineligibility -- Since 22.05.22 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Erythropoietin (EPO), Tampering In competiton test, at UKA - 2022 Great Manchester Run, GBR
KETEMA (MAMO), Wondwosen 29/09/1994 ETH Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 01/12/2019 12 years ineligibility -- Since 01.12.19 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Cathinone & Tampering In competition test, Baoan Intenational Marathon, Shenzhen, CHN
SUMGONG, Jemima Jelagat 21/12/1984 KEN Athlete F Marathon Long Distance (3000m+) 28/02/2017 8 years ineligibility -- Since 28.02.17 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
EPO; Tampering (production of forged medical document in the context of her disciplinary proceedings) Out-of-competition test, Kapsabet, KEN
KIPYOKEI, Diana Chemtai 05/05/1994 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 11/10/2021 6 years ineligibility -- Since 11.10.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tampering In competiton test, at B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA, USA
WAMBUI (GICHIA), Tabitha 29/12/1983 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) -- 7 years ineligibility -- Since 19.09.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Norandrosterone, Tampering In competition test, Copenhagen Half Marathon, Copenhagen, DNK
WODAJ ETAFERAHU, Temesgen 05/08/1989 ETH Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 20/10/2019 12 years ineligibility -- Since 20.10.19 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol & 5bAdiol), EPO & Tampering (2nd ADRV) In competition test, Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, CAN; Art 2.5 ADR - Tampering
LEHATA, Mosito 08/04/1989 LES Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 27/03/2021 5 years ineligibility -- Since 27.03.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Salbutamol & Tampering In competition test, Athletics - Free State Junior & Senior Track and Field Championship, Bloemfontein, RSA
LEMPUS, Betty Wilson 09/07/1991 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 05/09/2021 5 years ineligibility -- Since 05.09.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tampering In competiton test, at Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, FRA
MANDEFIRO, Firegenet Ayalew 05/04/1993 ETH Athlete F Marathon Long Distance (3000m+) 26/08/2018 8 years ineligibility -- Since 26.08.18 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
EPO, Tampering (2nd ADRV) In competition test, 21k Ciudad de Guatemala , Guatemala, GTM; Art 2.5 ADR - Tampering
NALYANYA, Eglay Nafuna 28/05/1996 KEN Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 01/02/2022 8 years ineligibility -- Since 01.02.22 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Norandrosterone , Tampering In competiton test, Nationales Breuninger Hallenmeeting, Erfurt, GER
NYABOKE (NYANAMBA), Vane 17/04/1994 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) -- 7 years & 4 months ineligibility -- Since 29.08.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Norandrosterone, Tampering In competiton test, P&O Antrim Coast Half Marathon, Larne - Elite Event, GBR
DAMTE KUASHU, Taye 12/02/1993 ETH Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 07/11/2021 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original sanction -- Since 07.11.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Clomifene &Tampering Tampering
EKIRU, Titus 02/01/1992 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) -- 10 years ineligibility -- Since 16.05.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Triamcinolone acetonide , Tampering In competiton test, at Generali Milano Marathon, Milano, Italy,
SVIRIDOVA, Olesya 28/10/1989 RUS Athlete F Shot Put Throws 23/10/2015 8 years ineligibility -- Since 23.10.15 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone, Norandrosterone & Participation during ineligibility Out-of-competition test, Sochi, RUS & In competition test, Khabarovsk championship, Adler, RUS
TALAM, Purity Jerono 18/10/1989 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 19/11/2017 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period -- Since 19.11.17 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Oxandrolone In competition test, 'Fangchenggand Sportstown 2017 China-Asean International', Fangchenggand, CHN
KOSGEI, Henry Cheruiyot 01/11/1983 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 07/12/2019 Lifetime ban Lifetime ban Since 07.12.19 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Methylprednisolone & Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility In competition test, Mini Marathon de Yaoundé, Yaoundé, CMR
ZOZZOLI, Gilles 10/11/1972 FRA Athlete M Fitness 07/04/2018 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period -- Since 07.04.18 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Trenbolone, Clenbuterol, Testosterone after IRMS, Tamoxifen and Participation During Ineligibility   In competition test, Top de Colmar, Colmar, FRA
BARBI, Roberto 25/03/1965 ITA Athlete M Road Running Long Distance (3000m+) 20/07/2008 38 years ineligibility -- Since 20.07.2008 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Ephedrine & EPO, Participation During Ineligibility In competition test, Mezza Maratona Mende, FRA
BARCHI, Christian 04/03/1989 ITA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 16/10/2022 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original sanction -- Since 03.03.19 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Clenbuterol, Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testesterone) and Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility In competition test, Granfondo Citta di Ancona, Ancona, ITA, & Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
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