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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAINA, Emmanuel | 06/09/1992 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 18/08/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 18.08.22 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone | Out-of-competition test, KEN | |
| SAJEEV, Aswin | 03/06/2000 | IND | Athlete | M | Shot Put | Throws | 17/07/2023 | 2 years ineligibility | 22/01/2026 | Since 17.07.23 | Doping |
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clomifene | In competiton test, at SDAT Tamil Nadu Athletics, Chennai, IND |
| SAMYLOVA, Olga | 04/01/1986 | RUS | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 20/06/2012 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 20.06.12 | Doping |
|
(LIMS evidence) | Use (LIMS evidence) | |
| SANG, Henry Kiprotich | 07/11/1988 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 03/12/2017 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 03.12.17 | Doping |
|
Tampering | Tampering | |
| SANG, Ruicong | 28/04/2002 | CHN | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 20/06/2020 | 4 years ineligibiity | -- | Since 20.06.20 | Doping |
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Methyltestosterone, Methandienone and Oxymesterone | In competition test, 2020 Sports Single Recruitment Professional Examination Arrangement, Rizhao, CHN | |
| 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 | |
| SANTORO, Dario | 23/01/1990 | ITA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 02/10/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 02.10.22 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | In competiton test, at V Re Manfredi Run, Manfredonia, ITA | |
| SARKAR, Shipra | 10/10/1995 | IND | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 06/02/2020 | 4 years ineligibility | 28/06/2024 | Since 06.02.20 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) | Out of competition test, Kolkata, IND | |
| SARUNI, Michael | 18/06/1995 | KEN | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 25/06/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 30/08/2027 | Since 25.06.22 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| SAVGUROV, Alexandr | 08/12/1987 | KAZ | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/09/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 25.09.22 | Doping |
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Oxandrolone | In competiton test, at Almaty 10K, KAZ | |
| SAVINA, Kseniya | 04/06/1989 | RUS | Athlete | F | 800m | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 16/05/2018 | 12 years ineligibility | -- | Since 06.05.18 | Doping |
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EPO, Tampering & Complicity (2nd ADRV) | Out-of-competition test, Ifrane, MAR; Tampering & Complicity |
| SAWE, Mathew | -- | KEN | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 26/04/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 26.04.22 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competiton test, at Kenyan Championships, Nairobi, KEN |
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| SAZAK, Metin | 04/02/1973 | TUR | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 01/01/2015 | Lifetime ban | Lifetime ban | Doping |
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Administration / Trafficking | Administration, Trafficking | ||
| SBAAI, Youssef | 02/05/1980 | MAR | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 11/10/2020 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 11.10.20 | Doping |
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EPO | In competition test, Marathon Wizz Air, Sofia, BUL | |
| SCANTLING, Garrett | 19/05/1993 | USA | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 27/06/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 27.06.22 & 21.07.22 | Doping |
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3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months and Tampering | 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months and Tampering | |
| SCHEPPAN, Marie | 20/04/2001 | GER | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 16/10/2022 | 2 years ineligibility | -- | Since 16.10.22 | Doping |
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3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | |
| SCHERF, Lindsey | 18/09/1986 | USA | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/12/2021 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 26.12.21 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) | Out-of-competition test, USA | |
| SCHNEIDERS, Paula | -- | GER | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | -- | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 21.12.22 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| SCHWAZER, Alex | 26/12/1984 | ITA | Athlete | M | 50km Walk | Long Distance (3000m+) | 01/01/2016 | 8 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | -- | Since 01.01.16 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids | Out-of competition test, Ratschings, ITA |
| SEKAR, Dhanalakshmi | 05/06/1998 | IND | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 01/05/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 01.05.22 | Doping |
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Metandienone | Out-of-competition test, TUR | |
| SEKAR, Dhanalakshmi | 05/06/1998 | IND | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 01/05/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 01.05.22 | Doping |
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Metandienone | Out-of-competition test, TUR & Trivandrum, IND | |
| SEMAKIN, Roman | 29/09/1993 | RUS | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 04/07/2012 | 2 years ineligibility | -- | From 04.07.12-04.03.14 | Doping |
|
(LIMS evidence) | (LIMS evidence) | |
| SENCAN, Kemal | -- | TUR | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 01/11/2014 | Lifetime ban from 27/11/2014 | Lifetime ban | Doping |
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Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method // Trafficking or Attempted Trafficking in any Prohibted Substance or Prohibited Method | Administration of a prohibited substance, Trafficking | ||
| SEPETCI, Davut | -- | TUR | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 01/11/2014 | Lifetime ban from 27/11/2014 | Lifetime ban | Doping |
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Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method /Trafficking or Attempted Trafficking in any Prohibted Substance or Prohibited Method | Administration of a prohibited substance Trafficking | ||
| SERDYUK, Olena | 14/11/1981 | UKR | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 19/07/2018 | 8 years ineligibility | -- | Since 19.07.18 | Doping |
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Testosterone, androsterone, etiocholanone, 5aAdiole & 5bAdiol | In competition test, “National championships”, Lutsk, UKR |