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 December 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
MENDEZ (SUANCA), Francy Yenny -- CRC Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) -- 4 years ineligibility -- Since 08.12.20 Doping Presence
Use
Norandrosterone Out-of-competition test
DEEPAK. -- IND Athlete M Hammer Throws -- 3 years ineligibility -- Since 06.04.22 Doping Presence
Use
Metandienone In competiton test, at 28th National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Competition, Kerala, IND
NIEDEREDER, Elisabeth -- AUT Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) -- 4 years ineligibility -- Since 10.05.15 Doping Use
Possession
Posession & Use of EPO, Genotropin /Omnitropin & Testosterone Possession of a Prohibited Substance, Use of a Prohibited Substance
KOMAROV, German -- RUS Athlete M -- 8 years ineligibility -- Since 09.11.17 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion OOC, Sochi RUS
NIKITENKO, Lyubov (Ivanovna) -- KGZ Athlete F Athlete Support Personnel 20/02/2021 4 years ineligibility -- Doping Administration Administration Administration
MOHAMMED, Zainab -- BRN Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) -- 4 years ineligibility -- Since 19.05.21 Doping Presence
Use
Stanozolol Out-of-competition test
HELTNE, Runar -- NOR Athlete M Athlete Support Personnel -- 5 years ineligibility -- Since 10.06.20 Doping Trafficking
Administration
Complicity
Trafficking,Administration,Complicity Trafficking,Administration,Complicity
KAROL, Yuliya -- BLR Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) -- 4 years ineligibility -- Since 19.05.21 Doping Presence
Use
GW1516 Out-of-competition test
BRAGINA, Anastasiya -- RUS Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) -- 4 years ineligibility -- Since 14.04.21 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,
5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone)
Out-of-competition test, Sochi, RUS
SINGH, Rajender -- IND Athlete M Javelin -- 4 years ineligibility -- Since 30.04.21 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, Testosterone) Out of competition test
ROTICH, Abraham Kipchirchir -- BRN Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) -- 4 years ineligibility -- Since 23.05.21 Doping Presence
Use
19-noretiocholanolone and Norandrosterone Out-of-competition test
QUALLS, Robert 20/05/1952 USA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 24/02/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 24.02.24 Doping Presence
Use
19-norandrosterone, amfetamine In competiton test, Nevada, USA
CHU, Qingguo 03/04/1961 CHN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 25/03/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 25.03.23 Doping Use
Possession
Use, Possession Use, Possession
SANTELLI, Giuseppe 24/05/1961 ITA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 12/03/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 12.03.23 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
CHEGIN, Viktor 03/02/1962 RUS Athlete M Athlete Support Personnel -- Lifetime ban as from 17/02/2016 Lifetime ban Doping Administration Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method & Complicity Administration of a prohibited substance; Complicity
OZSOY, Fikret 01/01/1965 TUR Athlete M Athlete Support Personnel 01/05/2014 Lifetime ban Lifetime ban Doping Administration Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method Administration of a prohibited substance
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
LOPEZ FERREIRA, Daniel 02/02/1967 BRA Athlete M Road Running Long Distance (3000m+) 09/08/2009 Lifetime ban Lifetime ban Since 09.08.09 Doping Presence
Use
Phentermine In competition test, Circuitos de Corridas e Caminhada, Bauru, BRA
PIOLANTI, Raphael 14/11/1967 FRA Athlete M Athlete Support Personnel -- Lifetime Ban Lifetime ban Doping Possession
Administration
Administration & Possession Administration, Possession
PAVLYSH, Vita 15/01/1969 UKR Athlete F Shot Put Throws 05/03/2004 Lifetime ban (2nd ADRV) Lifetime ban Since 05.03.04 Doping Presence
Use
Stanozolol In competition test, IAAF Wolrd Indoor Championships, Budapest, HUN
MAIELLO, Giovanni 17/04/1969 ITA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 11/11/2022 2 years ineligibility -- Since 11.11.22 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
COOPER, Cary 23/04/1969 USA Athlete Discus Throws 20/07/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 20.07.24 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
TCHERNOVA, Lada 01/01/1970 RUS Athlete F Javelin Throws 29/02/2012 Lifetime ban as from 12.03.12 Lifetime ban Since and including that of 29.02.12 Doping Presence
Use
Bromantan In competition test, Russian Cup, Adler, RUS
TSOTETSI, Tebogo 16/04/1970 BOT Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 18/02/2023 20 months ineligibility -- Since 18.02.23 Doping Presence
Use
salbutamol greater than the Decision Limit In competiton test, at the Sasol Secunda Marathon, RSA
SHEKHODANOVA, Natalya 29/12/1971 RUS Athlete F 100m Hurdles Sprints (400m or less) 22/02/2004 Lifetime ban Lifetime ban - Doping Presence
Use
Stanozolol In competition test, IAAF Indoor Athena, Athens, GRE
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