Notifications and Sanctions
The Athletics Integrity Unit team carries out its activities transparently so that all members of the athletics family - whether they be athletes, support members, administrators or fans - can gain a clear understanding of the work the AIU does to promote a clean sport. The Athletics Integrity Unit will publish all decisions and sanctions, whether they relate to an athlete, coach or any other member of the athletics community. We will also post decisions made by other bodies which might have an impact on our sport and athletes, such as decisions made by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Decisions on Doping and Non-Doping Violations*
*This list of currently suspended athletes was last updated on 1 March 2018. Please note that it cannot be guaranteed that the searchable database available on-line exactly reproduces the downloadable list, it is therefore intended for information only and should not be relied upon from a legal perspective.
Search the ineligible athletes & sanctions list
The Athletics Integrity Unit will post the outcome of each case it investigates. Any athlete, coach or other member of the athletics community found in breach of the rules will face a sanction.
Any decisions on a cases referred to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will also be posted here.
Current cases being reviewed by the IAAF Ethics Board will continue through to their conclusion with this body. We will post their decisions here over the coming months but in the meantime visit the Ethics Board site here.
Under IAAF rules, these athletes are currently sanctioned from taking part in athletics competitions. The list, which was last updated on 1 March 2018, will be regularly updated by the Athletics Integrity Unit team.
ADRV: Anti-Doping Rule Violation
AAF: Adverse Analytical Finding
ABP: Athlete Biological Passport
| Nom | Date of Birth | Nationality | Role | Sex | Discipline 1 | Discipline 2 | Infraction Date | Sanction | Ineligibile Until | Disqualification Period | Infraction Type | ADRV Rules | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KUNITSYNA, Anastasiya | 15/08/2003 | RUS | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 09/02/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 26/02/2027 | Since 09.02.24 | Doping |
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drostanolone | In competiton test, at Russian U23 Indoor Championships, Athletics Arena, St. Petersburg, RUS | |
| KUNYUGA, Michael Njenga | 27/07/1987 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 15/05/2022 | 8 years ineligibility | 31/07/2030 | Since 15.05.22 | Doping |
|
19-norandrosterone | In competiton test, at Rimi Riga Marathon, Riga, LAT | |
| KUZNETSOVA (ZYUGANOVA) Yekaterina | 08/01/1991 | RUS | Athlete | F | Shot Put | Throws | 23/02/2013 | 2 years ineligibility | 25/02/2026 | Since 23.02.13 to 04.03.13. | Doping |
|
(LIMS evidence) | (LIMS evidence) |
| KWEMOI, Rodgers | 03/03/1998 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 18/07/2016 | 6 years ineligibility | 07/08/2029 | Since 18.07.16 | Doping |
|
Use | Use | |
| LAGAT, Alex | 06/01/1992 | KEN | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 03/09/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 25/12/2026 | Since 03.09.23 | Doping |
|
Triamcinolone acetonide | In competiton test, in Tychy Half Marathon, Tychy, POL | |
| LAKSHAYDEEP. | 18/09/2000 | IND | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 28/09/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 06/11/2026 | Since 28.09.23 | Doping |
|
mesterolone & GW1516 | In competiton test, at 72nd Inter Services Athletics Championship 2023-24, Hyderabad, IND | |
| LANGAT, Charles Kipkkurui | 28/04/1996 | KEN | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 06/08/2024 | 2 years ineligibility | 10/09/2026 | Since 06.08.24 | Doping |
|
Furosemide | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| LAUNIKEVICH, Nadzeya | 28/10/2005 | BLR | Athlete | F | Javelin | Throws | 29/04/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 13/06/2026 | Since 29.04.22 | Doping |
|
Hydrochlorothiazide | In competiton test, in Brest, BLR |
| LEHATA, Mosito | 08/04/1989 | LES | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 27/03/2021 | 5 years ineligibility | 08/06/2026 | Since 27.03.21 | Doping |
|
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 | 13/10/2027 | Since 05.09.21 | Doping |
|
Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tampering | In competiton test, at Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, FRA | |
| LICHTENEGGER, Elmar | 25/05/1974 | AUT | Athlete | M | 110m Hurdles | Sprints (400m or less) | 20/11/2007 | Lifetime ban (2nd ADRV) | Lifetime ban | Since 20.11.07 | Doping |
|
Norandrosterone | Out of competition test |
| LIGTHELM, Dirk | 01/05/1972 | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 01/05/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 17/08/2026 | Since 01.05.23 | Doping |
|
Prednisone, Testosterone after IRMS | In competiton test, in RSA | |
| LIU, Yaqing | 21/11/1987 | CHN | Athlete | F | Race Walk | 24/03/2024 | 1 year ineligibility | 03/11/2025 | Since 24.03.24 | Doping |
|
Atypical Clenbuterol | In competiton test, at Shangquan 2024 Huixian Marathon, CHN | |
| LOBYNYA,Aleksandr | 31/05/1984 | RUS | Athlete | M | Shot Put | Throws | 20/06/2012 | 4 years ineligibility | 16/06/2026 | Since 20.06.12 | Doping |
|
(LIMS evidence) | (LIMS evidence) |
| LOHALITH, Anjelina Nadai | 01/01/1995 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/03/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 29/04/2027 | Since 30.03.24 | Doping |
|
trimetazidine | In competiton test at, 45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd, SRB | |
| LOHISH, Artsiom | 01/11/1990 | BLR | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 02/08/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 29/08/2027 | Since 02.08.24 | Doping |
|
meldonium | In competiton test, at Belarus National Cup, Brest, BLR | |
| LOKEDI, Philemon Kacheran | 04/07/1992 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 27/04/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | 08/07/2025 | Since 27.04.22 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol,Pregnanediol) | Out-of-competition test, KEN | |
| LOMOI, Samuel | 03/03/1991 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/09/2021 | 4 years ineligibility | 11/09/2025 | Since 12.09.21 | Doping |
|
Triamcinolone acetonide | In competiton test, at Volksbank Münster Marathon, Münster, GER | |
| 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 |
|
Phentermine | In competition test, Circuitos de Corridas e Caminhada, Bauru, BRA |
| LU, Yajie | 28/03/1975 | CHN | Athlete Support Personnel | F | 19/07/2024 | Life Ban | Lifetime ban | Since 19.07.24 | Doping |
|
Administration | Administration | ||
| LYSENKO, Olena | 14/07/1984 | UKR | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 17/12/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 16/01/2028 | Since 17.12.23 | Doping |
|
meldonium | In competiton test, in UKR | |
| LYUBOSLAVSKIY, Anton | 26/06/1984 | RUS | Athlete | M | Shot Put | Throws | 20/06/2012 | 4 years ineligibility | 10/01/2027 | Since 20.06.12 | Doping |
|
(LIMS evidence) | (LIMS evidence) |
| MACHABA, Tumelo | 20/02/1995 | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/04/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | 06/06/2025 | Since 20.04.22 | Doping |
|
Stanozolol | Out-of-competition test in RSA | |
| MACHARIA, Esther | 05/10/1987 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 04/12/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 20/02/2027 | Since 04.12.22 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol) | In competiton test, at Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, Singapore, SGP | |
| MADATHILE VEETTIL, Jilna | 28/12/1997 | IND | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 22/06/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | 21/07/2025 | Since 22.06.22 | Doping |
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GHRP-2 (pralmorelin) | Out-of-competition test, in Trivandrum, IND |