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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| 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 | |
| TOO, Eliud Kibet | 12/12/1987 | KEN | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 11/11/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 11.11.22 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone, 19-noretiocholanolone | In competiton test, at Al Mouj Muscat Marathon, Muscat, OMA | |
| LEMPUS, Betty Wilson | 09/07/1991 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 05/09/2021 | 5 years ineligibility | -- | Since 05.09.21 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tampering | In competiton test, at Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, FRA | |
| RIONORIPO, Purity Cherotich | 10/06/1993 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/05/2022 | 5 years ineligibility | -- | Since 30.05.22 | Doping |
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Furosemide, Tampering | Out-of-competition test, in Eldoret, KEN | |
| MELLY, Johnston | 01/01/1998 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 22/10/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | 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 | |
| KIBARUS, Mercy Jerotich | 25/02/1984 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 13/09/2019 | 8 years ineligibility | -- | Since 13.09.19 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone | Out-of-competition test, Cape Town, RSA & In competition test, Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, Cape Town, RSA | |
| KATUA, Rosemary Mumo | 10/08/1996 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 22/10/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 22.10.23 | Doping |
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triamcinolone acetonide | In competiton test, at Jakarta Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, Jakarta, INA | |
| KIPRUGUT KOSGEY, Martin | 21/03/1989 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/05/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 30.05.23 | Doping |
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methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| KIPYOKEI, Diana Chemtai | 05/05/1994 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 11/10/2021 | 6 years ineligibility | -- | Since 11.10.21 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tampering | In competiton test, at B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA, USA | |
| BARSOSIO, Agness Jeruto | 05/08/1982 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | -- | 5 years ineligibility | -- | Since 09.05.22 | Doping |
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Athlete Biological Passport | Athlete Biological Passport Case | |
| WAMBUI (GICHIA), Tabitha | 29/12/1983 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 19/09/2021 | 7 years ineligibility | -- | Since 19.09.21 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone, Tampering | In competition test, Copenhagen Half Marathon, Copenhagen, DNK | |
| NYABOKE (NYANAMBA), Vane | 17/04/1994 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 29/08/2021 | 7 years & 4 months ineligibility | -- | Since 29.08.21 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone, Tampering | In competiton test, P&O Antrim Coast Half Marathon, Larne - Elite Event, GBR | |
| KOMEN, Purity Temutai | 01/05/1998 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 13/10/2022 | 6 years ineligibility | -- | Since 13.10.22 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone & Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | In competiton test, at 58th CISM World Military Cross-Country Championship, Beja, POR | |
| NALYANYA, Eglay Nafuna | 28/05/1996 | KEN | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 01/02/2022 | 8 years ineligibility | -- | Since 01.02.22 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone , Tampering | In competiton test, Nationales Breuninger Hallenmeeting, Erfurt, GER | |
| KUNYUGA, Michael Njenga | 27/07/1987 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 15/05/2022 | 8 years ineligibility | -- | Since 15.05.22 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competiton test, at Rimi Riga Marathon, Riga, LAT | |
| WANGARI, James | 23/03/1994 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 06/11/2022 | 8 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | -- | Since 06.11.22 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone | In competiton test, at EDP Porto Marathon, Porto, POR | |
| CHEPCHIRCHIR, Sarah | 27/07/1984 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 05/11/2023 | 8 years ineligibility | -- | Since 05.11.23 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS ( Testosterone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) | In competiton test, at Bangsaen42 Chonburi Marathon, Chon Buri, THA | |
| EKIRU, Titus | 02/01/1992 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 16/05/2021 | 10 years ineligibility | -- | Since 16.05.21 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide , Tampering | In competiton test, at Generali Milano Marathon, Milano, Italy, | |
| JEMUTAI (KIPLIMO) Joyce | 28/12/1988 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 14/04/2019 | 12 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | -- | Since 14.04.19 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone & Tampering, Complicity | In competiton test, at Marathon du lac lac d’Annecy haute Savoie, FRA | |
| KOSGEI, Henry Cheruiyot | 01/11/1983 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 07/12/2019 | Lifetime ban | Lifetime ban | Since 07.12.19 | Doping |
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Methylprednisolone & Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility | In competition test, Mini Marathon de Yaoundé, Yaoundé, CMR | |
| KEMBOI, Sharon | 12/12/1994 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/01/2024 | 2 years ineligibility | -- | Since 30.01.24-22.12.24 | Doping |
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Furosemide | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| MUSAI, Martha Nthanze | 20/12/2002 | KEN | Athlete | F | Javelin | Throws | 14/02/2025 | 2 years ineligibility | -- | Since 14.02.25 | Doping |
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Furosemide | In competition test, at 1st AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/Relay Series, KEN |
| KIPLAGAT, Cornelius Kibet | 24/05/1994 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 29/07/2025 | 5 years ineligibility | -- | Since 29.07.25 | Doping |
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Erythropoietin (EPO), Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| CHEPNGENO, Joyline | 02/04/1998 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 09/08/2025 | 2 years ineligibility | -- | Since 09.08.25 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at Sierre-Zinal Golden Trail World Series, Sierre, SWI | |
| LANGAT, Charles Kipkkurui Amended sanction | 28/04/1996 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 06/08/2024 | 5 years ineligibility | -- | Since 20.07.24 | Doping |
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Furosemide & Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN |