First Instance Decisions

The independent Disciplinary Tribunal hears and determines all first instance disciplinary cases under the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules or the World Athletics Integrity Code of Conduct. The Disciplinary Tribunal is chaired by Charles Hollander QC and it currently has a panel of 47 tribunal members from 31 different countries covering all six areas recognised by World Athletics. The secretariat to the Disciplinary Tribunal is managed by Sport Resolutions, an independent dispute resolution service based in London, UK.

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This section of the site lists all First Instance Decisions that have been rendered in Athletics since the Athletics Integrity Unit commenced its operations in April. Links to these decisions (where available) can be found in the list of cases below.  

It should be noted that the Disciplinary Tribunal is a new tribunal and it only has jurisdiction over violations alleged to have occurred on or after 3 April 2017 (or where jurisdiction is otherwise conferred upon it under the Integrity Code of Conduct).

Decisions below that are identified as being a 'national decision' or 'CAS decision' relate to cases that pre-dated the Disciplinary Tribunal's jurisdiction and have therefore been heard by the relevant first instance tribunal at national level, or CAS sitting as a first instance tribunal (in relation to cases involving Russian athletes where there is no tribunal at national level). Decisions below that are identified as being an 'AIU decision' relate to cases where the Athlete or other Person has agreed to accept the violation and consequences offered by the Athletics Integrity Unit. 

Last updated on 22 February 2023

- Bold, Italic Text identifies entries that have been added or updated on the date above.

- Click on the Light Blue Text under the "Outcome" column to read the decisions.


DateRespondentNATViolationOutcomeStatus
20/02/2023Danah HusseinIRQPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Stanozolol and Clenbuterol) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2)  3 years ineligibility from 16 July 2021, 6 months (16 January 2024 to 15 July 2024) suspended for Substantial Assistance.
DQ results since 17 June 2021
AIU decision appealable
20/02/2023Karok Salih MohammedIRQPossession of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method by an Athlete or other Person (Article 2.6), Trafficking in any Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method by an Athlete or other Person (Article 2.7), Administration by an Athlete or other Person to any Athlete In-Competition of any Prohibited Method or Prohibited Substance (Article 2.8), Complicity by an Athlete or other Person (Article 2.9)Lifetime period of ineligibility from 16 November 2022AIU decision appealable
17/02/2023José SanchezARGPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Cocaine) Article 2.1  3 months ineligibility from 18 November 2022;
DQ results on 18 September 2022

AIU decision appealable
26/01/2023Natsinet AmanuelERIPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2)3 years ineligibility from 9 December 2022.
DQ results since 16 October 2022.
Final AIU decision 
13/01/2023Betty Wilson LempusKENPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Triamcinolone acetonide) (Article 2.1) Tampering with any part of Doping Control by an Athlete (Article 2.5)5 years ineligibility from 14 October 2022 DQ results from 5 September 2021Final AIU decision
11/01/2023Yelena ChurakovaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) McLaren and LIMS evidence2 years ineligibility from 11 January 2023 DQ results from 20 June 2012 until 28 February 2013 Note: Athlete already served a 2-year sanction starting 28 February 2013 for a 1st violation under the rules and her results from 26 January 2013 until 28 February 2013 are already disqualified.Final AIU decision
11/01/2023Anastasiya KapachinskayaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) LIMS evidenceNo additional Consequences Note: Athlete already serving the maximum 4 year sanction for a 1st violation under the rules and her results from 17 August 2008 until 1 July 2016 are already disqualified.Final AIU decision
11/01/2023Anton LyuboslavskiyRUS
Use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) LIMS evidence
4 years ineligibility from 11 January 2023 DQ results from 20 June 2012 until 11 January 2023Final AIU decision
11/01/2023Yevgeniya PolyakovaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) LIMS evidence4 years ineligibility from 11 January 2023 DQ results from 20 June 2012 until 11 January 2023Final AIU decision
11/01/2023Yevgeniya KolodkoRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) McLaren and LIMS evidence2 years ineligibility from 11 January 2023 DQ results from 4 July 2012 until 2 July 2016 Note: Athlete already served a 2-year sanction for a 1st violation under the rules and his results from 6 August 2012 until 5 August 2014 are already disqualified. Final AIU decision
11/01/2023Yekaterina StrokovaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) McLaren and LIMS evidence4 years ineligibility from 11 January 2023 DQ results from 20 June 2012 until 11 January 2023Final AIU decision
09/01/2023Sergey LitvinovRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) LIMS evidence2 years ineligibility from 8 November 2021 DQ results from 14 July 2012 until 25 February 201Final National decision
19/12/2022Diana Chemtai KipyokeiKENPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Triamcinolone acetonide) (Article 2.1) Tampering with any part of Doping Control by an Athlete (Article 2.5)6 years ineligibility from 27 June 2022
DQ results since 11 October 2021
Final AIU decision
19/12/2022Purity Cherotich RionoripoKENPresence/Useof a Prohibited Substance (Furosemide) (Article 2.1and Article 2.2) Tampering with any part of Doping Control by an Athlete (Article 2.5)5 years ineligibility from 21 November 2022
DQ results since 30 May 2022
Final AIU decision
19/12/2022Alice Jepkemboi KimutaiKENPresence/Useof a Prohibited Substance (Testosterone) (Article 2.1and Article 2.2)3 yearsi neligibility from 16 November 2022
DQ results since 20 September 2022
Final AIU decision 
19/12/2022Maiyo Johnstone KibetKENPresence/Useof a Prohibited Substance (EPO) (Article 2.1and Article 2.2)3 years ineligibility from 20 July 2022 DQ results since 29 May 2022Final AIU decision
07/12/2022Mark Otieno OdhiamboKENPresenceof a Prohibited Substance (Methasterone) (Article 2.1)2 years ineligibility from 31 July 2021 DQ results since 24 June 2021Final DT decision
16/12/2022Aras KayaTURPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) (EPO)3 years ineligibility from 4 December 2022
DQ results since 25 September 2022
Final AIU decision
12/12/2022Randolph RossUSAWhereabouts Failures (Article 2.4) Tampering with any part of Doping Control by an Athlete (Article 2.5)3 years ineligibility from 1 July 2022
DQ results since 18 June 2022
Case Resolution Agreement
09/12/2022Fernando FerreiraBRAPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Carboxy-THC) Article 2.13 months ineligibility from 16 November 2022
DQ results on 28 August 2022
Final AIU decision
18/11/2022Teddy TamghoFRAViolation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility1 year ineligibility from 18 March 2015
DQ results from 18 March 2015 until 17 March 2016
Final AIU decision
11/11/2022Keneth Kiprop RenjuKENPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Methasterone) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2)5 years ineligibility from 13 May 2022
DQ results from 20 March 2022
Final AIU decision
21/10/2022Natalia AntyukhRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) LIMS evidenceDQ results from 15 July 2012 until 29 June 2013
Note: Athlete already serving the maximum 4 year sanction for a 1st violation under the rules and her results from 30 June 2013 until 31 December 2015 are already disqualified.
Final National decision
21/10/2022Fernanda MaitaVENPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Ostarine) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2)3 years ineligibility from 21 September 2022.
DQ results in the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships and since 6 August 2022
Final AIU decision
18/10/2022Marius KipseremKENPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (EPO) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2)3 years ineligibility from 22 September 2022
DQ results from 17 August 2022
Final AIU decision
12/10/2022Mark KangogoKENPresence/Use of Prohibited Substances (Norandrosterone & Triamcinolone acetonide) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2)3 years ineligibility from 9 September 2022
DQ results from 13 August 2022
Final AIU decision
11/10/2022Kamalpreet KaurINDPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Stanozolol) Article 2.1 and Article 2.23 years ineligibility from 29 March 2022 DQ results from 7 March 2022Final AIU decision
29/09/2022Chijindu UjahGBRPresence of Prohibited Substances (Ostarine and S-23) (Article 2.1)22months ineligibility from 6 August 2021Case Resolution Agreement
13/09/2022Philemon Kacheran LokediKENPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Testosterone) Article 2.1 and Article 2.23 years ineligibility from8 July 2022.
DQ results from 27 April 2022
Final AIU Decision
26/09/2022Felix Kipchumba KorirKEN
Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Norandrosterone) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2)
3 years ineligibility from 9 September 2022
DQ results from 17 August 2022
Final AIU decision
26/09/2022Emmanuel SainaKENPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Norandrosterone) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2)3 years ineligibility from 9 September 2022
DQ results from 18 August 2022
Final AIU decision
19/09/2022Lilian Kasait RengerukKENPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Letrozole) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2)10 months ineligibility from 19 April 2022

DQ results since 20 January 2022
Case Resolution Agreement
14/06/2022Tony HannaLBNPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substances (Octodrine and Heptaminol) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2)16 months ineligibility from 17 March 2022

DQ results since 14 November 2021
Final AIU Decision
02/09/2022Vane Nyaboke NyanambaKENPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Norandrosterone) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2)
Tampering with any part of Doping Control by an Athlete (Article 2.5)
7 years and 4 months ineligibility from 29 August 2021
DQ results since 29 August 2021
Case Resolution Agreement
08/09/2022Benik AbramyanGEOPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substances (Metandienone, DHCMT, Tamoxifen) Article 2.1 and Article 2.27 years ineligibility from 3 August 2021

DQ results from 31 July 2021
Final AIU Decision
25/08/2022Aleksandr IvanovRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) LIMS evidence2 years ineligibility from 25 August 2022 DQ results from 6 May 2012 until 25 August 2022 Note: Athlete already served a 2-year sanction for a 1st violation under the rules and his results from 9 July 2012 until 17 August 2014 are already disqualified.Final AIU decision
25/08/2022Igor YerokhinRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) LIMS evidenceNo additional Consequences Note: Athlete is already serving a lifetime ban and his results from since 25 February 2011 are already disqualified.Final AIU decision
24/08/2022Navjeet Kaur DhillonINDPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance(DHCMT) Article 2.1 and Article 2.23 years ineligibility from 11 August 2022.
DQ results from 24 June 2022
Final AIU Decision
15/08/2022Taye Girma AritETHPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance(EPO) Article 2.1 and Article 2.25 years and 4 months ineligibility from3 August 2021.
DQ results from 6 April 2021
Final DT Decision
04/08/2022Pavel KryvitskiBLRUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) LIMS evidenceDQ results from 22 March 2012 until 16 July 2012.
Note: Athlete already serving the maximum 4 year sanction for a 1st violation under the rulesand his results from 17 July 2012 until 16 July 2014 and from 11 May 2015 until 10 June 2015 are already disqualified.
Final National decision
04/08/2022Nadezhda OstapchukBLRUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) LIMS evidenceDQ results from 22 March 2012 until 25 April 2014.
Note: Athlete already served the maximum 4 year sanction for a 1st violation under the rulesand her results from 13 August 2005 until 12 august 2007 and from 26 August 2007 until 15 August 2012 are already disqualified.
Final National decision
04/08/2022Alena KiyevichBLRUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) LIMS evidence2 years ineligibility from 4 August 2022.
DQ results from 14 March 2012 until 13 March 2014
Final National decision
10/08/2022Olesya SviridovaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) LIMS evidenceDQ results from 20 June 2012 until 3 July 2014.
Note: Athlete already serving the maximum 4 year sanction for a 1st violation under the rules
Final National decision
15/07/2022Irina TarasovaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) LIMS evidence2 years ineligibility from 9 July 2022.
DQ results from 4 July 2012 until 12 July 2016
Final National decision
22/07/2022Dhanalakshmi SekarINDPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance(Metandienone) Article 2.1 and Article 2.23 years ineligibility from 11 July 2022.
DQ results from 1 May 2022
Final AIU Decision
11/07/2022Yelena SlesarenkoRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) LIMS evidenceDQ results from18 July 2013 until 3 October 2016.
Note: Athlete already served the maximum 4 year sanction for a 1st violation under the rules and her results from 23 August 2008 until 22 August 2012 are already disqualified.
FinalAIU Decision
09/06/2022Kirill IkonnikovRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) LIMS evidence2 years ineligibility from 4 April 2024.
DQ results from 4 July 2012 until 4 August 2012 and from 2 November 2014 until 25 February 2016.
Note: This period of ineligibility is running consecutively to the period of Ineligibility of 8 years that the Athlete is currently serving which started on 4 April 2016.
Final AIU decision
11/07/2022Yelena ArzhakovaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) LIMS evidence2 years ineligibility from 11 July 2022.
DQ results from 29 January 2015 until 11 July 2022
Final AIU decision
11/07/2022Tabitha Gichia WambuiKEN<Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (19-Norandrosterone) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2)
Tampering with any part of Doping Control by an Athlete (Article 2.5)
7years Ineligibility from 20 October 2021.
DQ results from 19 September 2021
Final AIU Decision
29/06/2022Joel Maina MwangiKENUse of a Prohibited Substance(Nandrolone) Article 2.23 years ineligibility from 23 June 2022.
DQ results from 15 July 2021
Final AIU Decision
14/02/2022

23/06/2022
Blessing OkagbareNGRPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (EPO and hGH)
Article 2.1 and Article 2.2
Refusal/Failure to Comply with a Demand (Article 5.7.7)
Proceedings brought under Article 12

Evading Sample Collection (Article 2.3) and Tampering or Attempted Tampering with any part of Doping Control by an Athlete (Article 2.5)<
10 years Ineligibility from 31 July 2021.

DQ results since 20 June 2021

Additional 1 year period of Ineligibility.
DQ results since 13 June 2021
Final DT Decision

Final AIU Decision
12/05/2022Getaye Fisseha GelawETHPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (EPO)
Article 2.1 and Article 2.2
6 years ineligibility from4 February 2022.

DQ results since 5 September 2021.
Final AIU Decision
15/04/2022Mathew Kipkoech KisorioKENWhereabouts Failures (Article 2.4)4 years ineligibility from8March 2022.
DQ results since 1 January 2022.
Final AIU Decision
15/04/2022Justus KimutaiKENWhereabouts Failures (Article 2.4)2years ineligibility from4March 2022.

DQ results since 20 December 2021.
Final AIU Decision
29/03/2022Morris Munene GachagaKENWhereabouts Failures (Article 2.4)2 years ineligibility from 4 March 2022.

DQ results since 13 December 2021.
Final AIU Decision
15/03/2022Yelena LashmanovaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) LIMS evidence2 years ineligibility from 9 March 2021

DQ results from 18 February 2012 until 3 January 2014
Final National decision
11/02/2022Aziz LahbabiMARUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) - ABP case3 years ineligibility from 23 December 2021
DQ results from 11 August 2013
Final AIU Decision
08/02/2022Edward Kibet KipropKENPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Nandrolone)
Article 2.1 and Article 2.2
3 years ineligibility from 7 February 2022.
DQ results since 23 January 2022.
Final AIU Decision
04/02/2022Anna Ramona PapaioannouCYPPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Testosterone) Article 2.1 and Article 2.2
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3 years ineligibility from 13 January 2022
DQ results: from 14 June 2021
Final AIU Decision
02/02/2022Fernanda MartinsBRAPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Ostarine) Article 2.1 and Article 2.29monthsand 16 daysineligibility until15 March 2022
DQ results from 24 April 2021 to 23 July 2021 and from 1 August 2021
Note : The AIU appealed theDisciplinary Tribunal decision imposing 2 months ineligibilitybut the parties finally resolved the dispute via a Case Resolution Agreement.
Case Resolution Agreement
24/01/2022Paul Kipchumba LonyangataKENPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Furosemide) Article 2.1 and Article 2.219 months ineligibility from 26 October 2021
DQ results since 24 September 2021
Case Resolution Agreement
27/01/2022Kirill SukharevRUS<Use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) McLaren and LIMS evidenceDQ results from 4 July 2013until 14 July 2014Note: Athlete already served the maximum 2 year sanction for a 1st violation under the rules and his results from 15 July 2014 are already disqualified.Final national decision
27/01/2022IrinaKolesnichenko DavydovaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) LIMS evidence2 years ineligibility from 17 January 2022
DQ results from 20 June 2012 until 30 June 2015
Final national decision
06/12/2021Abeba Tekulu GebremeskelETHUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) - ABP case4 years ineligibility from 22 February 2021
DQ results 30 November 2019 to 22 February 2021
Final DT Decision
29/11/2021Halima HachlafMARPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Methylprednisolone)Article 2.1 (Second ADRV)6 years ineligibility from 9 April 2021 DQ results since 17 January 2021Final AIU decision
10/11/2021Kuftu Tahir DadisoETHPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Morphine) Article 2.1 and Article 2.218 months ineligibility from 20 May 2021 DQ results since 11 April 2021Final AIU decision
27/08/2021Shelby HoulihanUSAPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (19-Norandrosterone) Article 2.1 and Article 2.24 years ineligibility from 14 January 2021 DQ results from 15 December 2020Final CAS Decision
18/08/2021Yousef KaramKUWPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Ibutamoren) Article 2.1 and Article 2.23 years ineligibility from 30 March 2021
DQ results: from 28 January 2021
Final AIU Decision
17/08/2021Racheal MutgaaKENPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Testosterone) Article 2.1 and Article 2.23 years ineligibility from 3 August 2021
DQ results: from 16 May 2021
Final AIU Decision
13/08/2021Martina RatejSLOPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Clostebol) (Article 2.1)
Re-testing case 2012 Olympic Games
2 years ineligibility from 9 March 2020
DQ results: 9 August 2012 to 9 August 2014
Final national decision
30/07/2021Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez RomeroMEXTampering with any part of Doping Control (Article 2.5)4 years ineligibility from 16 November 2022Under CAS Appeal
22/07/2021Lebogang ShangeRSAPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Epitrenbolone/Trenbolone) Article 2.1 and Article 2.24 years ineligibility from 22 July 2021 with credit for period of Provisional Suspension from 19 November 2019 to 7 June 2021 and from 30 June 2021 to 22 July 2021
DQ results: from 4 November 2019
Final CAS Decision
14/07/2021Alex QuiñonezECUWhereabouts Failures (Article 2.4)1 year Ineligibility from 25 June 2021
DQ results: from 19 May 2021
Final DT Decision
21/06/2021Sergey ShubenkovRUSPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Acetazolamide) Article 2.1 and Article 2.2No period of Ineligibility

Athlete found to be at No Fault or Negligence
Final DT Decision
11/06/2021Luvo ManyongaRSAWhereabouts Failures (Article 2.4) (Second ADRV)4 years ineligibility from 23 December 2020
DQ results: from 1 October 2020
Final DT Decision
10/06/2021Dzmitry NabokauBLRPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Furosemide) Article 2.1 and Article 2.2)Athlete reinstated from 10.06.21 by application of Rule 1.7.2(f)Final AIU Decision
28/05/2021Youssef SbaaiMARPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (EPO)(Article 2.1 and Article 2.2)4 years ineligibility from 16 November 2020 DQ results: from 11 October 2020Final DT Decision
21/05/2021Danil LysenkoRUSWhereabouts Failures (Article 2.4)
Tampering (Article 2.5) (Second ADRV)
6 years ineligibility (2 years suspended) from 3 August 2018
DQ results: from 1 July 2018 to 2 August 2018
Final CAS Decision
07/05/2021Omar CraddockUSAWhereabouts Failures (Article 2.4)Whereabouts Failures (Article 2.4)20 months ineligibility from 13 November 2020
DQ results: 29 July 2020 to 13 November 2020
Final DT Decision
21/04/2021Brianna McNealUSATampering with any part of Doping Control (Article 2.5)5 years ineligibility from 15 August 2020Final CAS Decision
07/04/2021Natalya AntyukhRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
McLaren evidence
4 years ineligibility from 7 April 2021
DQ results from 30 June 2013
Appeal partially upheld by CAS
See Appeal Decision
07/04/2021Oksana KondratyevaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
McLaren evidence
4 years ineligibility from 7 April 2021
DQ results from 2 July 2013
Final CAS Decision
07/04/2021Andrey SilnovRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
McLaren evidence
4 years ineligibility from 7 April 2021
DQ Results from 8 July 2013
Final CAS Decision
07/04/2021Yelena SobolevaRUSPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Article 2.1) (DHCMT) Re-testing case 2007 World Championships
Use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) McLaren evidence
8 years ineligibility from 15 November 2016
DQ Results from 23 June 2013
Final CAS Decision
01/03/2021Nelly JepkosgeiBRNTampering with any part of Doping Control (Article 2.5)3 years ineligibility from 1 February 2021
DQ Results from 15 June 2020
Final AIU Decision
16/02/2021Alexander ParkinRUSTampering (Article 2.5); Complicity (Article 2.9); Failure to report an ADRV (Article 5.10.2); and Failure to cooperate with an Investigation (Article 5.10.3)4 years ineligibility from 21 November 2019Final AIU Decision
16/02/2021Elena OrlovaRUSTampering (Article 2.5); Complicity (Article 2.9); Failure to report an ADRV (Article 5.10.2); and Failure to cooperate with an Investigation (Article 5.10.3)4 years ineligibility from 21 November 2019Final AIU Decision
16/02/2021Elena IkonnikovaRUSTampering (Article 2.5); Complicity (Article 2.9); Failure to report an ADRV (Article 5.10.2); and Failure to cooperate with an Investigation (Article 5.10.3)4 years ineligibility from 21 November 2019Final AIU Decision
08/02/2021Dmitry ShlyakhtinRUSTampering (Article 2.5); Complicity (Article 2.9); Failure to report an ADRV (Article 5.10.2); and Failure to cooperate with an Investigation (Article 5.10.3)4 years ineligibility from 21 November 2019Final DT Decision
08/02/2021Artur KaramyanRUSTampering (Article 2.5); Complicity (Article 2.9); Failure to report an ADRV (Article 5.10.2); and Failure to cooperate with an Investigation (Article 5.10.3)4 years ineligibility from 21 November 2019Final DT Decision
29/01/2021James KibetKENPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Norandrosterone) (Article 2.1and Article 2.2)4years ineligibility from 4 December 2019

DQ results: from 1 November 2019
Final DT Decision
23/12/2020Bralon TaplinGRNWhereabouts Failures (Article 2.4)3 years ineligibility from 29 September 2023 (second violation)Final AIU decision
14/12/2020Viktoriya KhapilinaUKRPresence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (EPO) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2)4 years ineligibility from 11 October 2020
DQ results: from 11 October 2020
Final AIU decision
27/11/2020Marina ArzamasovaBLRPresence of a Prohibited Substance (LGD-4033) (Article 2.1)4 years ineligibility from 29 July 2019
DQ results: from 29 July 2019
Final DT decision
19/11/2020Joyce ChepkiruiKENUse of a Prohibited Substance / Method (Article 2.2) – ABP caseNo ADRVUnder CAS Appeal
14/10/2020Salwa Eid NaserBRNWhereabouts Failures (Article 2.4)No ADRV

Appeal dismissed by CAS. See Appeal Decision
08/10/2020Daniel Kinyua WanjiruKENUse of a Prohibited Substance / Method (Article 2.2) - ABP case4 years ineligibility from 09 December 2019
DQ results: from 09 March 2019
Appeal dismissed by CAS.
See Appeal Decision
23/09/2020James Mwangi WangariKENPresence / Use of a Prohibited Substance (Testosterone) (Article 2.1and Article 2.2)4 years ineligibility from 19 March 2017 DQ results from 19 March 2017National Decision appealable
18/09/2020Patrick SieleKENEvading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection (Article 2.3)3 years and 6 months ineligibility from 16 March 2020
DQ results: from 18 December 2019
Final AIU decision
10/09/2020Hassan ChaniBRNUse of a Prohibited Substance / Method (Article 2.2) - ABP case4 years ineligibility from 16 March 2020
DQ results: 03 August 2017 to 16 March 2020
Final DT decision
21/08/2020Elena OrlovaRUSFailure to Comply with a Demand (Article 5.10.7) Failure to Comply with an Order of the Disciplinary Tribunal (Article 7.8.4)Proceedings brought under Article 126 years ineligibility from 21 August 2020Final DT decision
24/07/2020El Mahjoub DazzaMARUse of a Prohibited Substance / Method (Article 2.2) - ABP case4 years ineligibility from 10 January 2020
DQ results: 04 May 2019 to 10 January 2020
Appeal dismissed by CAS
See Appeal Decisions
17/07/2020Kenneth Kiprop KipkemoiKENPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Terbutaline) (Article 2.1)Use of a Prohibited Substance (Terbutaline) (Article 2.2)
2 years ineligibility from 25 February 2020
DQ results: from 12 September 2019
Final DT decision
14/07/2020Mercy Jerotich KibarusKENPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Norandrosterone) (Article 2.1)Use of a Prohibited Substance (Article 2.2)8 years ineligibility from 5 December 2019 DQ results: from 13 September 2019Final DT decision
24/06/2020Wilson Kipsang KiprotichKENWhereabouts Failures (Article 2.4) Tampering with any part of Doping Control (Article 2.5)4 years ineligibility from 10 January 2020
DQ results: from 12 April 2019
Final DT decision
16/06/2020Etaferahu Temesgen WodajETH1st ADRV: Presence & Use of Prohibited Substances (Testosterone, EPO) (Article 2.1)
2nd ADRV: Tampering with any part of Doping Control (Article 2.5)
12 years ineligibility (4 years for the 1st;ADRV and 8 years for the 2nd ADRV served consecutively) from 20 November
DQ results: from 20 October 2019
Final AIU decision
10/06/2020Japhet KipkorirKENPresence of a Prohibited Substance (19-Norandrosterone)(Article 2.1)
Use of a Prohibited Substance (Article 2.2)
4 years ineligibility from 11 May 2020
DQ results: from 10 November 2019
Final AIU decision
05/06/2020Aleksandr ShustovRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) - McLaren evidence4 years ineligibility from 05 June 2020
DQ results: from 08 July 2013 to 07 July 2017
Appeal dismissed by CAS.
See Appeal Decision
27/05/2020Kiranjit KaurINDPresence of a Prohibited Substance (SARM S22)(Article 2.1)
Use of a Prohibited Substance (SARM S22)(Article 2.2)
4 years ineligibility from 15 December 2019
DQ results: from 15 December 2019
Final AIU decision
26/05/2020Gomathi MarimuthuINDPresence of a Prohibited Substance (19-Norandrosterone)(Article 2.1)

Use of a Prohibited Substance(Article 2.2)
4 years ineligibility from 17 May 2019
DQ results: 18 March 2019 to 17 May 2019
Appeal dismissed by CAS
See Appeal Decisions
26/05/2020Mikel Kiprotich MutaiKENPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Norandrosterone) (Article 2.1)4 years ineligibility from 20 March 2020
DQ results: since 15 December 2019
Final AIU decision
24/04/2020Sandeep KumariINDPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Metenolone) (Article 2.1)
Use of a Prohibited Substance (Metenolone) (Article 2.2)
4 years ineligibility from 26 June 2018
DQ results: from 26 June 2018
AIU decision
20/04/2020Jhuma KhatunINDPresence of a Prohibited Substance (DHCMT) (Article 2.1)
Use of a Prohibited Substance (DHCMT) (Article 2.2)
4 years ineligibility from 29 June 2018
DQ results: from 29 June 2018
AIU decision
01/04/2020Natalya IvoninskayaKAZPresence of Prohibited Substances (Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone, Stanozolol) (Article 2.1)
Re-testing case 2012 Olympic Games
2 years ineligibility from 26 October 2018
DQ results: 06 August 2012 to 05 August 2014
Final National decision
27/03/2020Vincent Kipsegechi YatorKENPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Prednisone, Prednisolone and metabolites and androsterone and etiocholanolone (metabolites of testosterone) consistent with exogenous origin) (Article 2.1)

Use of Prednisone, Prednisolone, Testosterone Trimetazidine and Clomiphene (Article 2.2)
4 years ineligibility from 01 October 2019
DQ results: from 10 April 2019
Final DT decision
23/03/2020Naveen ChikaraINDPresence of a Prohibited Substance (GHRP-6) (Article 2.1)
Use of a Prohibited Substance (GHRP-6) (Article 2.2)
4 years ineligibility from 27 July 2018
DQ results: from 27 July 2018
Final AIU decision
17/03/2020Berehanu TseguETHPresence of a Prohibited Substance (EPO) (Article 2.1)

Use of a Prohibited Substance (EPO) (Article 2.2)
4years ineligibility from 15 September 2019
DQ results: from 15 September 2019
Final AIU decision
10/03/2020Ioannis KyriazisGREPresence of a Prohibited Substance (LGD-4033 diOH) (Article 2.1)

Use of LGD-4033 (Article 2.2)
4years ineligibility from 31 May 2019
DQ results: from 18 April 2019
Final DT decision
06/03/2020Elena IkonnikovaRUSFailure to Comply with a Demand (Article 5.10.7)
Failure to Comply with an Order of the Disciplinary Tribunal (Article 7.8.4)
Proceedings brought under Article 12
8 years ineligibility from 6 March 2020Final DT decision
14/02/2020Peter KwemoiKENPresence of a Prohibited Substance (EPO) (Article 2.1)4 years ineligibility from 17 December 2019
DQ results: since 03 November 2019
Final AIU Decision
06/02/2020Virjilio GriggsPANBreach of Integrity Standards4 years ineligibility from 23 July 2017 to 23 July 2021Final DT decision
19/12/2019Hassan LaqouahiMARPresence of Prohibited Substances (EPO) (Article 2.1)4 years ineligibility from 18 November 2019
DQ results: since 13 October 2019
Final AIU Decision
19/12/2019Philip Sanga KimutaiKENPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Testosterone) (Article 2.1)4 years ineligibility from 09 October 2019
DQ results: since 28 July 2019
Final AIU Decision
28/11/2019Sarah ChepchirchirKENUse of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method (Article 2.2)
ABP Case
4 years ineligibility from 6 February 2019
DQ results: 11 April 2018 to 6 February 2019
Final DT Decision
26/11/2019Abderrahmane KachirMARPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Ibutamoren) (Article 2.1)4 years ineligibility from 25 June 2019
DQ results: since 25 May
Final DT Decision
25/11/2019Angela Ndungwa MungutiKENPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Norandrosterone) (Article 2.1)4 years ineligibility from 07 October 2018
DQ results: since 07 October 2018
Final AIU Decision
07/11/2019Cyrus RuttoKENUse of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method (Article 2.2)
ABP Case
4 years ineligibility from 04 April 2019
DQ results: 10 May 2018 to 04 April 2019
Final DT Decision
05/11/2019Abraham KiptumKENUse of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method (Article 2.2)
ABP Case
4 years ineligibility from 26 April 2019
DQ results: 13 October 2018 to 26 April 2019
Final DT Decision
22/10/2019Jacob Kibet Chulyo KendagorKENEvading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection (Article 2.3)NoADRV

Final DT Decision
*Appeal upheld before CAS.
SeeAppeal Decisions
08/10/2019Mustapha El AzizMARPresence of a Prohibited Substance (EPO) (Article 2.1)4 years ineligibility from 02 July 2019
DQ results: 07 June 2019 to 02 July 2019
Final AIU decision
07/10/2019Sheoran NirmlaINDPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Drostanolone, Metenolone) (Article 2.1)
Use of a Prohibited Substance / Method (Article 2.2) - ABP case
4 years ineligibility from 29 June 2018
DQ results: 15 August 2016 to 21 November 2018
Final AIU decision
02/10/2019Alena MatoshkaBLRPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Oxandrolone) (Article 2.1)
Re-testing case 2012 Olympic Games
2 years ineligibility from 20 February 2019

DQ results: 07 August 2012 to 06 August 2014
Final National decision
29/08/2019Yekaterina Medvedeva RyzhovaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method (Article 2.2)

ABP Case
8 years ineligibility from 27 March 2019 to 26 March 2027
DQ results: 31 January 2018 2018 to 27 March 2019
Final DT Decision
28/08/2019Karan SinghINDPresence of a Prohibited Substance (EPO) (Article 2.1)4 years ineligibility from 19 May 2019
DQ results: 19 May 2019 to 07 August 2019
Final AIU decision
14/08/2019Sergey BakulinRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method (Article 2.2)

ABP Case
8 years ineligibility from 03 April 2019 to 02 April 2027
DQ results: 20 May 2018 to 03 April 2019
Final DT Decision
18/07/2019Oluwakemi AdekoyaBRNPresence of a Prohibited Substance (stanozolol)(Article 2.1)

Use of a Prohibited Substance (Article 2.2)
4 years ineligibility from 26 November 2018
DQ results: 24 August 2018 to 26 November 2018
Final DT decision
18/07/2019Sanjivani JadhavINDPresence of a Prohibited Substance (probenecid)(Article 2.1)

Use of a Prohibited Substance (Article 2.2)
2 years ineligibility from 29 June 2018

DQ results: 29 June 2018 to 19 June 2019
Final AIU decision
16/07/2019Salome Jerono BiwottKENPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Norandrosterone)(Article 2.1)
Use of a Prohibited Substance (Article 2.2)
8 years ineligibility from 05 June 2019
DQ results: 07 April 2019 to 05 June 2019
Final AIU decision
21/06/2019Hosein KeyhaniIRNPresence of a Prohibited Substance (EPO)(Article 2.1)

Use of a Prohibited Substance (Article 2.2)
4 years ineligibility from 21 May 2019
DQ Results: 21 April 2019 to 21 May 2019
Final AIU Decision
14/06/2019Eunice Jepkirui KirwaBRNPresence of a Prohibited Substance (EPO)(Article 2.1)
Use of a Prohibited Substance (Article 2.2)
4 years ineligibility from 07 may 2019

DQ results: 01 April 2019 to 07 May 2019
Final AIU Decision
09/05/2019Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez RomeroMEXPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Epitrenbolone)(Article 2.1)

Use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Trenbolone) (Article 2.2)
4 years ineligibility from 16 November 2018
DQ results: 17 October 2018 to 16 November 2018
CAS appeal concluded
06/05/2019Kseniya SavinaRUS1stADRV : Presence of a Prohibited Substance (EPO)(Article 2.1)
& Use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)

2ndADRV: Tampering with any part of Doping Control (Article 2.5)
& Complicity (Article 2.9)
12 years ineligibility from 06 May 2019
DQ results from 16 May 2018
Final AIU Decision
06/05/2019Aleksei SavinRUSTampering with any part of Doping Control (Article 2.5)
Complicity (Article 2.9)
4 years ineligibility from 03 April 2019Final AIU Decision
05/05/2019Glory Onome NathanielNGRPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Stanozolol)(Article 2.1)
Use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
4 years ineligibility from 30 August 2018

DQ results: 5 August 2018 to 30 August 2018
Final DT decision
02/05/2019Reneilwe AphaneRSAPresence of a Prohibited Substance (DHCMT, Clomiphene and GW1516) (Article 2.1)

Use of a Prohibited Substance (Article 2.2)
3 years and 6 months ineligibility from 28 February 2018Final AIU Decision
11/04/2019Mariya PonomarevaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
ABP Case
4 years ineligibility from 8 March 2018
DQ results: 8 July 2015 to 8 March 2018
Final CAS Decision
10/04/2019Asbel KipropKENPresence of a Prohibited Substance (EPO)(Article 2.1)
Use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
4 years ineligibility from 3 February 2018

DQ results: 27 November 2017 to 3 February 2018
Final DT decision
07/03/2019Davinder Singh KangINDPresence of a Prohibited Substance (methylprednisolone)(Article 2.1)
Use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
No ADRVFinal AIU Decision
27/02/2019Hilary Kepkosgei YegoKENPresence of a Prohibited Substance(Norandrosterone)
(Article 2.1)
4 years ineligibility from 27 April 2017:
DQ results: 19 March 2017 to 27 April 2017
Final National Decision
27/02/2019Samson Mungai KagiaKENPresence of a Prohibited Substance (methylprednisolone)(Article 2.1)

Use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (methylprednisolone) (Article 2.2)
2 years ineligibility from 14 October 2018
DQ results: since 14 October 2018
Final AIU Decision
01/02/2019Anisya KirdyapkinaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
ABP Case
3 years ineligibility from 27 July 2017

DQ results: 25 February 2011 to 11 October 2013
Final CAS Decision
01/02/2019Tatyana FirovaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
McLaren evidence
4 years ineligibility from 09 June 2016

DQ results: 20 August 2008 to 31 August 2012
Final CAS Decision
01/02/2019Svetlana ShkolinaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
McLaren evidence
4 years ineligibility from 01 February 2019

DQ results: 16 July 2012 to 28 July 2015
Decision set aside by CAS.
See Appeal Decisions
01/02/2019Ivan UkhovRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
McLaren evidence
4 years ineligibility from 01 February 2019

DQ results: 16 July 2012 to 31 December 2015
Decision set aside by CAS.
See Appeal Decisions
01/02/2019Yuliya KondakovaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
McLaren evidence
4 years ineligibility from 01 February 2019

DQ results: 17 July 2012 to 16 July 2016
Decision set aside by CAS.
See Appeal Decisions
01/02/2019Ekaterina GalitskaiaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
McLaren evidence
4 years ineligibility from 01 February 2019

DQ results: 15 July 2012 to 31 December 2014
Decision set aside by CAS.
See Appeal Decisions
31/01/2019Lyukman AdamsRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
McLaren evidence
4 years ineligibility from 31 January 2019
DQ results: 16 July 2012 to 14 September 2014
Final CAS Decision
31/01/2019Gulfiya Agafanova KhanafeevaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
McLaren evidence
8 years ineligibility from 06 January 2017

DQ results: 15 July 2012 to 6 August 2014
Final CAS Decision
31/01/2019Mariya BespalovaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
McLaren evidence
DQ results: 17 July 2012 to 26 October 2015

Note: The Athlete was already serving a 4 year ineligibility from
26 October 2015
so no further ineligibility period was sought.
Final CAS Decision
31/01/2019Tatyana Lysenko BeloborodovaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
McLaren evidence
8 years ineligibility from 02 July 2016

DQ results: 16 July 2012 to 2 July 2016
Final CAS Decision
31/01/2019Anna BulgakovaRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) McLaren evidence2 years ineligibility from 29 March 2019
DQ results: 30 June 2013 to 15 August 2015

Note: Athlete was already serving a 2 year ineligibility period for a 1st violation.

The additional 2 years ineligibility means that the Athlete served the maximum4 year sanction for a 1st violation under the rules
Final CAS Decision
17/01/2019Jemimah Jelagat SumgongKENTampering with any part of Doping Control(Article 2.5)8 years ineligibility from 17 January 2019Final DT Decision
04/01/2019Lucy Kabuu WanguiKENPresence of a Prohibited Substance (Morphine)(Article 2.1)
Use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Morphine) (Article 2.2)
2 years ineligibility from 1 August 2018

DQ results: 8 April 2018 to 1 August 2018
Final DT Decision
17/12/2018Anna TitimetsUKRUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
– ABP case
2 years ineligibility from 3 April 2017
DQ results: 26 June 2012 to 26 June 2014
Final national decision
28/11/2018Alina FodorovaUKRPresence of a Prohibited Substance
(Testosterone) (Article 2.1)
3 years and 7 months ineligibility from 16 November 2016
DQ results: since27 July 2016
Final National Decision
19/11/2018Kipyegon BettKENRefusing to Submit to Sample Collection (Article 2.3)
Presence of a Prohibited Substance (EPO) (Article 2.1)
Use of a Prohibited Substance ((EPO) (Article 2.2)
4 years ineligibility from 15 August 2018

DQ results: 24 February 2018 to 15 August 2018
Final DT Decision
02/11/2018Benjamin Ngandu NdegwaKENPresence of a Prohibited Substance(Nandrolone)
(Article 2.1)
4 years ineligibility from 17 November 2017:
DQ results: 6 June 2015 to 17 November 2017
Final CAS Decision
30/10/2018Nesta CarterJAMPresenceand Use of a Prohibited Substance(Methylhexaneamine)
(Article 2.1) Re-testing case 2008 Olympic Games3 months ineligibility from 12 July 2016:
DQ results: 21 to 22 August 2008Final national Decision15/10/2018
Lebokeng SeseleRSAPresenceand Use of a Prohibited Substance
(DHCMT and Trenbolone) (Article 2.1) (Article 2.2)
4 years ineligibility from 12 November 2017

DQ results: since 12 November 2017
Final DT Decision
09/10/2018Samuel KalaleiKENPresenceof a Prohibited Substance (EPO) (Article 2.1)4 years ineligibilityfrom 4 June 2018

DQ results: 8 April 2018 to 4 June 2018
Final DT Decision
18/07/2018Mousaab HadoutMARPresence of a Prohibited Substance
(EPO) (Article 2.1)
4 years ineligibility from 29 June 2018

DQ results: 5 November 2017 to 29 June 2018
Final AIU Decision
12/07/2018Vasiliy KopeykinRUSPresence of a Prohibited Substance ( Trimetazidine) (Article 2.1)4 years ineligibility from 4 May 2017

DQ results: 6 December 2016 to 4 May2017
Final CAS Decision
06/02/2018Olha ZemliakUKRUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) – 2nd violation 8 years ineligibility from 3 August 2017
DQ results: 5 July 2016
CAS appeal concluded
15/12/2017Stanislav EmelyanovRUSUse of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2)
– ABP case
Life banFinal CAS decision
08/09/2017Jamel ChatbiITAUse of a Prohibited Substance / Method (Article 2.2)
ABP case 2nd Violation
8 years ineligibility from 8 August 2016Final national decision
10/08/2017Kirill IkonnikovRUSPresence of a Prohibited Substance (DHCMT) (Article 2.1)
2nd Violation / Re-testing case 2012 Olympic Games
8 years ineligibility from 4 April 2016
DQ results 5 August 2012 to 8 October 2012 and since
26 February 2016
Final national decision
07/04/2017Alexey MelnikovRUSAdministration of doping substances (Article 2.8) – senior coach of Russian National Athletics teamLife banFinal CAS decision
07/04/2017Vladimir KazarinRUSPossession, Trafficking and Administration (Articles 2.6-2.8) – senior coach of Russian National Athletics teamLife banFinal CAS decision