Global List of Ineligible Persons
The Athletics Integrity Unit has jurisdiction over International-Level Athletes and their Athlete Support Persons, World Athletics Officials and Member Federation Officials (limited to their dealings with World Athletics). On this page we publish a consolidated list of all persons serving a period of ineligibility in Athletics. This includes persons serving a period of ineligibility as a result of national level cases and decisions.
| Name | Date of Birth | Nationality | Role | Sex | Discipline 1 | Discipline 2 | Infraction Date | Sanction | Ineligibile Until | Disqualification Period | Infraction Type | ADRV Rules | ||
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| GIKONYO, John | 05/12/1998 | KEN | Athlete | M | Combined Events | 02/03/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 07/05/2026 | Since 02.03.23 | Doping |
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trimetazidine | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| 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 | |
| CHELANGAT, Betty | 07/03/2003 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 08/07/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 11/09/2026 | Since 08.07.23 | Doping |
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methasterone | In competiton test, at Trials For World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi | |
| MELLY, Johnston | 01/01/1998 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 22/10/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 29/11/2027 | Since 22.10.22 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) | In competiton test, at AK Cross Country Series , KEN | |
| MUSYOKI, Gladys | 30/11/1994 | KEN | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 25/02/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 18/05/2027 | Since 25.02.23 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone & Acetazolamide | In competiton test, at 2nd Athletics Kenya Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, KEN | |
| KIMCHUMBA KORIR, Felix | 04/12/1990 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 17/08/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | 08/09/2025 | Since 17.08.22 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone | Out-of-competition test, KEN | |
| KIPRUGUT KOSGEY, Martin | 21/03/1989 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/05/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 20/12/2027 | Since 30.05.23 | Doping |
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methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| SAINA, Emmanuel | 06/09/1992 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 18/08/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | 08/09/2025 | Since 18.08.22 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone | Out-of-competition test, KEN | |
| IMETA, Samwel Bitonyake | 26/07/1998 | KEN | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 25/02/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 31/05/2027 | Since 25.02.23 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone , 5aAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) | In competiton test, at 2nd Athletics Kenya Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, KEN | |
| KAMINA, Leakaey | 29/11/2002 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 16/09/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 11/10/2026 | Since 16.09.23 | Doping |
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nandrolone (19-nortestosterone) | In competiton test, at 92nd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya, JPN | |
| SUMGONG, Jemima Jelagat | 21/12/1984 | KEN | Athlete | F | Marathon | Long Distance (3000m+) | 28/02/2017 | 8 years ineligibility | 16/01/2027 | Since 28.02.17 | Doping |
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EPO; Tampering (production of forged medical document in the context of her disciplinary proceedings) | Out-of-competition test, Kapsabet, KEN |
| LOKEDI, Philemon Kacheran | 04/07/1992 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 27/04/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | 08/07/2025 | Since 27.04.22 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol,Pregnanediol) | Out-of-competition test, KEN | |
| TALAM, Purity Jerono | 18/10/1989 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 19/11/2017 | 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period | 11/02/2026 | Since 19.11.17 | Doping |
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Oxandrolone | In competition test, 'Fangchenggand Sportstown 2017 China-Asean International', Fangchenggand, CHN | |
| NYABOKE (NYANAMBA), Vane | 17/04/1994 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | -- | 7 years & 4 months ineligibility | 28/12/2028 | Since 29.08.21 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone, Tampering | In competiton test, P&O Antrim Coast Half Marathon, Larne - Elite Event, GBR | |
| KARANJA, Joseph | 16/10/1999 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 24/09/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 16/10/2026 | Since 24.09.23 | Doping |
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trimetazidine | In competiton test, at 71st All Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu, JPN | |
| KORIR, Rebecca Jepchirchir | 12/08/1992 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 27/08/2023 | 2 years ineligibility | 01/11/2025 | Since 27.08.23 | Doping |
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methylprednisolone | In competiton test, at HArbin Bank 2023 Harbin Marathon, LRR Elite, CHN | |
| WANGARI, James | 23/03/1994 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 06/11/2022 | 8 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | 20/12/2030 | Since 06.11.22 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone | In competiton test, at EDP Porto Marathon, Porto, POR | |
| KIBET KUTERE,Thomas | 06/03/1996 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 10/09/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 02/11/2026 | Since 10.09.23 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone | In competiton test, at Tallinn Marathon, Tallinn, EST | |
| KIPRUTO, Mike | 08/09/2001 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 22/05/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 08/06/2026 | Since 22.05.22 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competiton test, Maratonina del Mare, Pescara, ITA | |
| CHEPKEMOI, Maurine | 24/05/1998 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 03/11/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 03/12/2026 | Since 03.11.23 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| MWANGI Joel, Maina | 03/06/1985 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 15/07/2021 | 3 years ineligibility | 22/06/2025 | Since 15.07.21 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone | Use of Norandrosterone Possession of Norandrosterone |
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| WAMBUI (GICHIA), Tabitha | 29/12/1983 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | -- | 7 years ineligibility | 19/10/2028 | Since 19.09.21 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone, Tampering | In competition test, Copenhagen Half Marathon, Copenhagen, DNK | |
| KUNYUGA, Michael Njenga | 27/07/1987 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 15/05/2022 | 8 years ineligibility | 31/07/2030 | Since 15.05.22 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competiton test, at Rimi Riga Marathon, Riga, LAT |
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| ROTICH, Joan Nancy | 24/12/1987 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 03/03/2019 | 4 years ineligibility with 4 years added to the original sanction | 27/02/2027 | Since 11.01.19 | Doping |
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Violation of the Prohibition of Participation during ineligibility | Violation of the Prohibition of Participation during ineligibility | |
| BORURA, Esther Birundu | 05/01/2000 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/06/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 05/09/2026 | Since 30.06.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | Out-of-competition test, in KEN |