Creating the Right Frameworks for Each and Every Athlete to Succeed
“THE ATHLETICS INTEGRITY UNIT WILL SUPPORT ATHLETES IN MAKING THE RIGHT DECISIONS AND CHOICES THROUGHOUT YOUR CAREERS. IT WILL HELP EACH OF YOU TO KNOW THE RULES, GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE AND SHARE THAT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITH CONFIDENCE.”
Latest Sanctions
Details of the latest cases that have been dealt with under the jurisdiction of, or overseen by, the Athletics Integrity Unit.
| Date | Name | Nat | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27/08/2021 | Shelby Houlihan | USA | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (19-Norandrosterone) Article 2.1 and Article 2.2, 4 years ineligibility from 14 January 2021 - DQ results from 15 December 2020 - Final CAS Decision |
| 18/08/2021 | El Hassan El Abbassi | BRN | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Method (Blood Transfusion) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) - Notice of Allegation Issued |
| 18/08/2021 | Yousef Karam | KUW | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Ibutamoren) Article 2.1 and Article 2.2 3 years ineligibility from 30 March 2020 - DQ results: from 28 January 2021 - AIU Decision appealable |
| 17/08/2021 | Racheal Mutgaa | KEN | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Testosterone) Article 2.1 and Article 2.2 3 years ineligibility from 3 August 2021 - DQ results: from 16 May 2021 - AIU Decision appealable |
| 30/07/2021 | Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez Romero | MEX | Tampering with any part of Doping Control (Article 2.5) 4 years ineligibility from 16 November 2022 - DT Decision appealable |
The Athletics Integrity Unit Disciplinary Process applies to both doping and non-doping cases that are pursued by the Athletics Integrity Unit under the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules and the World Athletics Integrity Code of Conduct respectively. For more detail on the process and the current cases please use the button below.
FIGHTING FOR FAIRNESS IN OUR SPORT
The AIU team adapted and adjusted its testing programme, while the world continued to struggle with the COVID-1 pandemic, to deliver robust results in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympic Games and through to the end of 2021. The AIU’s testing is focused on elite top-end athletes and is designed to be specific, targeted and intelligence-led.
*The figures below only reflect the testing activities carried out by the AIU.
2021 KEY FACTS AND FIGURES
7,108
Samples collected
10,902
Analysis completed
85
Samples collected from athletes belonging to number of countries
144
Competitions sanctioned by World Athletics where samples were collected
2,229
Athletes provided samples
839
Elite Athletes from 85 Nationalities on the World Athletics Testing Pool, including Road Running Registered Testing Pool.
4,979
Samples collected Out-of-Competition
2,129
Samples collected In-Competition
2,717
Blood samples collected
4,391
Urine samples collected
48%
Percentage of samples collected from female athletes
52%
Percentage of samples collected from male athletes
DISTRIBUTION OF SAMPLES COLLECTED BY AREA ASSOCIATIONS
DISTRIBUTION OF SAMPLES COLLECTED BY DISCIPLINES
