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.
| Name | Date of Birth | Nationality | Role | Sex | Discipline 1 | Discipline 2 | Infraction Date | Sanction | Ineligibile Until | Disqualification Period | Infraction Type | ADRV Rules | ||
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| ONYIA, Josephine | 15/07/1986 | ESP | Athlete | F | 100m Hurdles | Sprints (400m or less) | 21/08/2015 | Lifetime ban (3rd ADRV) | Lifetime ban | Since 01.08.15 | Doping |
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Metenolone | In competition test, Campeonato de Atletismo de Espana , Castellon, ESP |
| PUJANA GOICOECHEA, Iñaki | 17/09/1983 | ESP | Athlete | M | 23/02/2016 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 23.02.16 | Doping |
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Possession | Possession | ||
| VEDEHIN, Nikolai | 09/10/1985 | EST | Athlete | M | 3000m | Long Distance (3000m+) | 24/06/2016 | 8 years ineligibility | -- | - | Doping |
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Possession of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method | Possession |
| GIRMA (ARIT), Taye | 19/01/1996 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 06/04/2021 | 5 years ineligibility | -- | Since 06.04.21 | Doping |
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EPO | In competiton test, EthiopianCh., Addis Abeba, ETH | |
| JIMMA, Fantu Eticha | 11/09/1987 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | -- | 5 years ineligibility | -- | Since 20.01.23 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | In competiton test, at Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong, HKG | |
| KETEMA (MAMO), Wondwosen | 29/09/1994 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 01/12/2019 | 12 years ineligibility | -- | Since 01.12.19 | Doping |
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Cathinone & Tampering | In competition test, Baoan Intenational Marathon, Shenzhen, CHN | |
| TAFA, Shume | 12/08/1992 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/03/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 26.03.23 | Doping |
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5-methylhexan-2-amine (1,4- dimethylpentylamine) |
In competiton test,at SCO Kunming International Marathon, Kunming, CHN |
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| WAKE, Birtukan | 01/10/1996 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/04/2023 | 1 year and 6 months ineligibility | -- | Since 30.04.23 | Doping |
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higenamine | In competiton test, in CHN | |
| WODAJ ETAFERAHU, Temesgen | 05/08/1989 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/10/2019 | 12 years ineligibility | -- | Since 20.10.19 | Doping |
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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 | |
| WONDEMAGEGN, Zerfe | 26/02/2002 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 22/08/2023 | 5 years ineligibility | 19/10/2028 | Since 22.08.23 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO), Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS ( Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol), Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone ) | In competiton test, in HUN | |
| BALCHA, Ebesie Ayele | 21/11/1996 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/03/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 12.03.23 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) |
In competiton test, at Meishan Renshou Half Marathon, Meishan, CHN |
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| MANDEFIRO, Firegenet Ayalew | 05/04/1993 | ETH | Athlete | F | Marathon | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/08/2018 | 8 years ineligibility | -- | Since 26.08.18 | Doping |
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EPO, Tampering (2nd ADRV) | In competition test, 21k Ciudad de Guatemala , Guatemala, GTM; Art 2.5 ADR - Tampering |
| BEKELE, Mengistu | 22/09/2001 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 11/12/2022 | 18 months ineligibility | -- | Since 11.12.22 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | In competiton test, in ETH | |
| 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 |
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Exogenous Steroids, Prednisone & Prednisolone & Participation During Ineligibility | In competition test, Al Mouj Muscat Marathon , Muscat, OMA |
| 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 |
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Clomifene &Tampering | Tampering | |
| GEBREMESKEL, Abeba-Tekulu | -- | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | -- | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 30.11.19 | Doping |
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Athlete Biological Passport Case | Athlete Biological Passport Case | |
| GELAW, Getaye | 12/11/1990 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 05/09/2021 | 6 years ineligibility | -- | Since 05.09.21 | Doping |
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EPO | In competition test, 9 Eylul Izmir Half Marathon, Izmir, TUR | |
| GOLITIN, Amaury | 28/01/1997 | FRA | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 11/06/2021 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 11.06.21 | Doping |
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3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months & Tampering | 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months & Tampering | |
| ALAÏS, Alexie | 09/10/1994 | FRA | Athlete | F | Javelin | Throws | 26/02/2023 | 18 months ineligibility | -- | Since 26.02.23 | Doping |
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sibutramine | In competiton test, at French Winter Throwing Championships, Stade d'Honneur Marcel Roustan, Salon-de-Provence, FRA |
| 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 |
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Trenbolone, Clenbuterol, Testosterone after IRMS, Tamoxifen and Participation During Ineligibility  | In competition test, Top de Colmar, Colmar, FRA | |
| MEFTAH, Abdellatif | 03/01/1982 | FRA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 21/04/2017 | 4 years ineligibility | 20/04/2021 | Since 21.04.17 | Doping |
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Use | Use | |
| PIOLANTI, Raphael | 14/11/1967 | FRA | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | -- | Lifetime Ban | Lifetime ban | Doping |
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Administration & Possession | Administration, Possession | ||
| GARCIA, PALAU Sébastien | 04/08/1984 | FRA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/03/2018 | 8 years ineligibility | -- | Since 25.03.18 | Doping |
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Refusal | In competition test, Trail de la côte chatillonaise, Massingy, FRA & out-of-competition test, Dijon, FRA | |
| ABRAMYAN, Benik | 31/07/1985 | GEO | Athlete | M | Throws | 31/07/2021 | 7 years ineligibility | 02/08/2028 | Since 31.07.21 | Doping |
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Metandienone, Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone, Tamoxifen |
Out-of-competition test in, JPN | |
| GURSKI, Roger | 11/07/1997 | GER | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 08/11/2022 | 2 years ineligibility | -- | Since 08.11.22 | Doping |
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3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months |