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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELDU, Nazret | 01/01/1990 | ERI | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 22/05/2024 | 20 months ineligibility | 16/02/2026 | Since 22.05.24 | Doping |
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3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | |
| WODAJ ETAFERAHU, Temesgen | 05/08/1989 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/10/2019 | 12 years ineligibility | 19/11/2031 | 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 | 3000m SC | Jumps | 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 |
| WU, Yunlong | 19/01/2004 | CHN | Athlete | M | Throws | 19/04/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | 21/05/2028 | Since 19.04.24 | Doping |
|
metandienone | Out-of-competition test, in CHN | |
| XU, Yuting | 27/01/2005 | CHN | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 24/08/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 09/10/2027 | Since 24.08.24 | Doping |
|
metandienone | In competiton test, in CHN | |
| YADAV, Adesh | 03/02/1999 | IND | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 27/09/2021 | 4 years ineligibility | 06/03/2026 | Since 27.09.21 | Doping |
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Erythropoietin (EPO), Darbepoetin (dEPO) | In competition test, Indian U23 Ch., JLN Stadium, New Delhi, IND | |
| YADAV, Dharmaraj | 26/01/1991 | IND | Athlete | M | Throws | 27/06/2021 | 4 years ineligibility | 03/08/2025 | Since 27.06.21 | Doping |
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Metandienone | In competiton test, 60th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championship, IND | |
| YADAV, Manju | 06/08/1992 | IND | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/03/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | 11/05/2025 | Since 26.03.22 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competiton test, South Asian & Indian Cross Country Ch, Kohima, IND | |
| YADAV, Neha | 20/10/2001 | IND | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 27/02/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 09/04/2027 | Since 27.02.24 | Doping |
|
mephentermine | In competiton test, a Khelo India University Games 2023, IND | |
| YANG, Le | 25/05/1996 | CHN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 19/05/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 11/07/2027 | Since 19/05/24 | Doping |
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tamoxifen, erythropoietin (EPO) | In competiton test, in 2024 Changzhou jingkai Marathon, CHN | |
| YANG, Mengqi | 01/12/1988 | CHN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/11/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 25/08/2028 | Since 26.11.23 | Doping |
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roxadustat (FG-4592) | In competiton test, at 2023 Guizhou Tongren·Mount Fanjing Winter Marathon, CHN | |
| YANG, Qingchao | 04/02/1986 | CHN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 13/04/2024 | 2 years ineligibility | 21/05/2026 | Since 13/04/24 | Doping |
|
furosemide | In competiton test, in CHN | |
| YAQOOB, Salem Eid | 01/03/1996 | BRN | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 23/07/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 14/08/2027 | Since 23.07.23 | Doping |
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Stanozolol | In competiton test, in BRN | |
| YETIS, Riza | -- | TUR | Athlete | M | 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 | ||
| YILDIRIM, Merve | 16/05/1991 | TUR | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 24/04/2021 | 4 years ineligibility | 11/07/2025 | Since 24.04.21 | Doping |
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Furosemide | In competiton test, at Izmir gaziemir sk Antalya, TUR | |
| YIN, Yuanyuan | 08/10/2000 | CHN | Athlete | F | Discus | Throws | 03/08/2023 | 2 years ineligibility | 15/10/2025 | Since 03.08.23 | Doping |
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furosemide | Out-of-competition test, in CHN |
| YOUNG, Jerome | 14/08/1976 | USA | Athlete | M | 400m | Sprints (400m or less) | 23/07/2004 | Lifetime ban (2nd ADRV) | Lifetime ban | Since 23.07-04 | Doping |
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EPO | In competition test, Meeting IAAF Gaz de France, Paris, FRA |
| ZAIKA, Evelina | 12/09/2003 | UKR | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 29/07/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 28/08/2026 | Since 29.07.23 | Doping |
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SARMS enobosarm (ostarine) | In competiton test, at Ukrainian Championships, Avangard Stadium, Lutsk, UKR | |
| ZAVALA DELGADO, Aldo | 26/03/2002 | MEX | Athlete | M | Hammer | Throws | 22/06/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | 15/12/2025 | Since 22.06.22 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Boldenone) | In competiton test, at Nacionales CONADE, Estadio Héroes de Nacozari, Hermosillo, MEX |
| ZHANG, Baihui | 23/11/1995 | CHN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/11/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 17/01/2027 | Since 12.11.23 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | In competiton test, in CHN | |
| ZHANG, Lin | 11/11/1993 | CHN | Athlete | M | Race Walk | 21/05/2017 | 8 years ineligibility | 03/12/2027 | Since 21.05.17 | Doping |
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Clostebol | Out-of-competition test, Henan, CHN and Out-of-competition test, Beijing, CHN | |
| ZHANG, Shouku | 19/05/1977 | CHN | Athlete Support Personnel | M | 05/09/2020 | Lifetime ineligibility | Lifetime ban | Doping |
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Administration | Administration | |||
| ZHANG, Xin | 08/06/1989 | CHN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 02/04/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 20/04/2026 | Since 02.04.23 | Doping |
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Metandienone | In competiton test, at Shijiazhuang Marathon, Shijiazhuang, CHN | |
| ZOTOS, Kyriakos | 17/01/1996 | GRE | Athlete | M | Throws | 05/06/2021 | 4 years ineligibility | 04/06/2025 | Since 05.06.21 | Doping |
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Metandienone | In competiton test, Panhellenic Track and Field Championship, GRE | |
| ZOZZOLI, Gilles | 10/11/1972 | FRA | Athlete | M | Fitness | 07/04/2018 | 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period | 14/01/2027 | 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 |