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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| SAMPERU, Mathew | 01/07/1993 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 23/11/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | 22/01/2029 | Since 23.11.25-23.01.26 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol, Androsterone, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) | In competition test, at Petamina ECO Runfest, Jakarata, INA | |
| SAMUEL, John Samuel | 18/05/1996 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 31/08/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 03/03/2028 | Since 31.08.23 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) | 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 | |
| SAWE, Mathew | -- | KEN | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 26/04/2022 | 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original sanction | 09/07/2030 | Since 26.04.22 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide & Tampering | In competiton test, at Kenyan Championships, Nairobi, KEN | |
| 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 |
| SYOMBUA, Everlyne | 15/08/1995 | KEN | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 26/02/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 11/06/2026 | Since 12.06.22 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competiton test,at Mt Kenya Mountain Running - February ICT, 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 | |
| TOO, Andrew | 03/04/1993 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 19/01/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | 02/06/2028 | Since 19.01.24 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5aAdiol &/or 5bAdiol) | In competition test, at National Police Service Cross Country Championships, Nairobi, KEN | |
| TOO, Eliud Kibet | 12/12/1987 | KEN | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 11/11/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 13/09/2027 | Since 11.11.22 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone, 19-noretiocholanolone | In competiton test, at Al Mouj Muscat Marathon, Muscat, OMA | |
| TOROITICH, Beatrice | 15/12/1981 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/11/2022 | Lifeban as from 22/11/2023 | Lifetime ban | Since 20.11.22 | Doping |
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canrenone, 19-norandrosterone, clomifene | In competiton test, at MTN Kampala Marathon, Kampala | |
| TUITOEK, Dorcas Jepchirchir | 31/01/1998 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/07/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 29/08/2027 | Since 25.07.24 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| WACHIRA, Ibrahim Mukunga | 12/12/1989 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 10/09/2022 | 6 years ineligibility | 03/10/2028 | Since 10.09.22 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone, tamoxifen | In competiton test, at Tallinn Half Marathon, Tallinn, EST | |
| WAMBUI (GICHIA), Tabitha | 29/12/1983 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 19/09/2021 | 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 | |
| WAMBUI, Jackline | 08/02/1998 | KEN | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 21/09/2021 | 2 years ineligibility | 26/10/2027 | Since 21.09.21-27.10.25 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone, Noretiocholanolone | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| 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 | |
| YEGON, Geoffrey | 28/08/1988 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 01/12/2024 | 2 years ineligibility | 10/02/2027 | Since 01.12.24 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, Singapore | |
| KIPSANG, Brian | 26/08/1994 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 16/03/2025 | 2 years ineligibility | 30/04/0027 | Since 16.03.25-01.05.25 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at Acea Run Rome the Marathon, Roma, ITA | |
| ACHOL, Emmaculate Anyango | 02/04/2000 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 03/02/2024 | 6 years ineligibility | 25/09/2030 | Since 03.02.24 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) & EPO | in competiton test, at Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km, KEN | |
| BARSOSIO, Agness Jeruto | 05/08/1982 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | -- | 5 years ineligibility | 05/09/2028 | Since 09.05.22 | Doping |
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Athlete Biological Passport | Athlete Biological Passport Case | |
| BARSOSIO, Stellah Jepngetich | 12/03/1993 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 11/06/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 16/08/2026 | Since 06.07.22 | Doping |
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Trimetazidine | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| BELET, Joshua Kiplangat | 10/02/1998 | KEN | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 20/09/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 12/02/2028 | Since 20.09.23 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| BIWOTT, Salome Jerono | 08/11/1982 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 07/04/2019 | 8 years ineligibility | 04/06/2027 | Since 07.04.19 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone | In competition test, 25th Sao Paulo international Marathon, Sao Paulo, BRA | |
| 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 | |
| BUSHENDICH, Brian | 15/04/2000 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/11/2023 | 6 years ineligibility | 27/11/2030 | Since 25.11.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competition test at Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km, KEN KEN | |
| CHEBET, Brenda | 16/03/2004 | KEN | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 08/07/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 02/09/2026 | 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, KEN |