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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMELYANOV, Stanislav | 23/10/1990 | RUS | Athlete | M | 20km Walk | Long Distance (3000m+) | 11/10/2015 | Lifetime ban as from 15.12.17 (3rd ADRV) | Lifetime ban | - | Doping |
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Athlete Biological Passport | Athlete Biological Passport Case |
| EROKHIN, Igor | 04/09/1986 | RUS | Athlete | M | 50km Walk | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/02/2011 | Lifetime ban as from 25/02/2011 | Lifetime ban | Doping |
|
Athlete Biological Passport | Use or Attempted Use by an Athlete of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method | |
| ESMER, Sevinc | -- | TUR | Athlete | F | Athlete Support Personnel | 01/11/2014 | Lifetime ban as from 27/11/2014 | Lifetime ban | Doping |
|
Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method | Administration of a prohibited substance | ||
| FALL, Mouhamadou | 25/02/1992 | FRA | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 16/06/2022 | 18 months ineligibility | 11/07/2026 | Since 16.06.22 | Doping |
|
3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | |
| FARES, Mohamed | 06/02/1991 | MAR | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/06/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 09/10/2026 | Since 24.06.23 | Doping |
|
erythropoietin (EPO) | In competiton test, AT Meeting de Carquefou, Carquefou, FRA | |
| FARHAN, Fawaz | 26/11/1996 | KUW | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 21/11/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 04/01/2027 | Since 21.11.22 | Doping |
|
metenolone | Out-of-competition test, KUW | |
| FARMAN, Ali | 06/08/2001 | IND | Athlete | M | Race Walk | 30/10/2023 | 2 years ineligibility | 28/01/2026 | Since 30.10.23 | Doping |
|
morphine | In competiton test, at 37th National Games Goa 2023, Goa, IND | |
| FLOURNOY, Jaron | 24/11/1996 | USA | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 01/12/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | 13/02/2027 | Since 01.12.22 | Doping |
|
Possession | Possession | |
| FRATINI, Lutgarda Katia | 17/10/1994 | ITA | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 14/02/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 05/11/2026 | Since 14.02.23 | Doping |
|
Use | Use | |
| FRERE, Mehdi | 27/07/1996 | FRA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 22/02/2024 | 2 years ineligibility | 03/06/2026 | Since 22.02.24 | Doping |
|
3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | |
| FU, Wenguo | 06/07/1992 | CHN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 18/04/2017 | 4 years ineligibility | 19/09/2025 | Since 18.04.17 | Doping |
|
Use (Manipulation of blood and blood components) | Use (Manipulation of blood and blood components) | |
| FURIANI, Federico | 14/09/1988 | ITA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/05/2024 | 5 years ineligibility | 25/05/2029 | Since 26.05.24 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS ( Boldenone, Androsterone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol, Etiocholanone) | In competiton test, at Campionato Italiano Individuale 100 KM Assoluto - 100 KM del Passatore, Firenze, ITA | |
| GAL, Camelia Florina | 18/10/1992 | ROU | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 23/08/2020 | 4 years ineligibility with 5 months added to the original period | 01/03/2025 | Since 23.08.20 | Doping |
|
Stanozolol, Participation in training during ineligibility | In competition test, Romania International Championship, Cluj-Napoca, ROU | |
| GARCIA, PALAU Sébastien | 04/08/1984 | FRA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/03/2018 | 8 years ineligibility | 09/10/2027 | 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 | |
| GAVIT, Murlikumar Tulsyabhai | 01/08/1997 | IND | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 29/10/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 05/02/2027 | Since 29.10.23 | Doping |
|
erythropoietin (EPO) | In competiton test, at 37th National Games, Bambolim, IND | |
| GELAOUZOS, Konstantinos | 21/11/1990 | GRE | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/10/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 30/11/2026 | Since 20.10.22 | Doping |
|
erythropoietin (EPO) | Out-of-competition test in ITA | |
| GELAW, Getaye | 12/11/1990 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 05/09/2021 | 6 years ineligibility | 03/02/2028 | Since 05.09.21 | Doping |
|
EPO | In competition test, 9 Eylul Izmir Half Marathon, Izmir, TUR | |
| GEMECHU, Tsehay | 12/12/1998 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 22/03/2020 | 4 years ineligibility | 29/11/2027 | Since 22.03.20 | Doping |
|
Use | Use | |
| GHEBRESELASSIE (Ghebrelasie), Merhawi (Merharwi) | 06/04/1992 | FRA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 08/10/2023 | 2 years ineligibility | 25/07/2026 | Since 08.10.23 | Doping |
|
triamcinolone acetonide | In competiton test, at Munich Marathon, Munich, GER | |
| GIKONYO, John | 05/12/1998 | KEN | Athlete | M | Combined Events | 02/03/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 07/05/2026 | Since 02.03.23 | Doping |
|
trimetazidine | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| GIRMA (ARIT), Taye | 19/01/1996 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 06/04/2021 | 5 years ineligibility | 02/12/2026 | Since 06.04.21 | Doping |
|
EPO | In competiton test, EthiopianCh., Addis Abeba, ETH | |
| GOLITIN, Amaury | 28/01/1997 | FRA | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 11/06/2021 | 4 years ineligibility | 18/06/2026 | Since 11.06.21 | Doping |
|
3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months & Tampering | 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months & Tampering | |
| GONG, Lihua | 10/05/1993 | CHN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 18/04/2017 | 4 years ineligibility | 19/09/2025 | Since 18.04.17 | Doping |
|
Use (Manipulation of blood and blood components) | Use (Manipulation of blood and blood components) | |
| GONZALES ROMERO, GUADALUPE Maria | 09/01/1989 | MEX | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 28/03/2019 | 4 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | 15/11/2026 | Since 15.02.22 | Doping |
|
Tampering | Tampering | |
| GONZALEZ PEDROUSO, Luis Francisco | 03/01/1978 | ESP | Athlete | M | 02/04/2019 | 4 years ineligibility | 27/09/2025 | Since 02.04.19 | Doping |
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Possession | Possession |