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.

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*The list of currently suspended persons was last updated on 1 October 2025. Please note that it is intended for information only and should not be relied upon from a legal perspective.

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Name Date of Birth Nationality Role Sex Discipline 1 Discipline 2 Infraction Date Sanction Ineligibile Until Disqualification Period Infraction Type ADRV Rules ADRV Notes Description
RONO, Georgina 19/05/1980 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 27/05/2022 4 years ineligibility 25/01/2027 Since 27.05.22 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
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 Presence
Use 		Violation of the Prohibition of Participation during ineligibility Violation of the Prohibition of Participation during ineligibility
ROZI. 04/10/2001 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 30/12/2023 3 years ineligibility 27/05/2027 Since 30.12.23 Doping Presence
Use 		Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol, Androsterone, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) In competiton test, at Delhi State Cross Country Championship 2023-24, Delhi, IND
RULI, Gjergj -- ALB Athlete M -- 5 years ineligibility 05/04/2028 Non-Doping Breach of the Integrity Standards / Honesty/ Reporting/ Protect reputation Breach of the Integrity Standards / Honesty/ Reporting/ Protect reputation
RUSSOM, Samuel 03/01/1991 SWE Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 10/05/2025 3 years ineligibility 15/06/2028 Since 10.05.25-16.06.25 Doping Presence
Use 		Meldonium In competition test, SWE
S, Surendar 25/10/1999 IND Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 05/01/2024 4 years ineligibility 30/01/2028 Since 05.01.24 Doping Presence
Use 		stanozolol, tamoxifen In competiton test, at All-India Inter University Athletics Competition 2023-24, Chennai, IND
SAAD, Atef 20/03/1988 TUN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 27/06/2023 4 years ineligibility 15/11/2027 Since 27.06.23 Doping Presence
Use 		Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) In competiton test, in TUN
SADILOVA, Natalya 11/05/1977 RUS Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 12/05/2019 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period 26/06/2027 Since 12.05.19 Doping Use
Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility 		Use or Attempted Use by an Athlete of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method & Evading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection, Violation of the Prohibition of Participation during ineligibility In competition test, All Russian Trail Competitions, Ekaterinburg, RUS
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 Presence
Use 		Norandrosterone Out-of-competition test, KEN
SAJEEV, Aswin 03/06/2000 IND Athlete M Shot Put Throws 17/07/2023 2 years ineligibility 22/01/2026 Since 17.07.23 Doping Presence
Use 		clomifene In competiton test, at SDAT Tamil Nadu Athletics, Chennai, IND
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 Presence
Use 		Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
SAMYLOVA, Olga 04/01/1986 RUS Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 20/06/2012 4 years ineligibility 16/06/2026 Since 20.06.12 Doping Use (LIMS evidence) Use (LIMS evidence)
SANGEETHA, Dlodla Sai 09/07/2006 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 18/03/2024 3 years ineligibility 20/05/2027 Since 18.03.24 Doping Presence
Use 		stanozolol In competiton test, at 5th National Open 400m Competition, LNCPE, Trivandrum - U20 Events, IND
SANTELLI, Giuseppe 24/05/1961 ITA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 12/03/2023 4 years ineligibility 22/03/2027 Since 12.03.23 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
SANTORO, Dario 23/01/1990 ITA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 02/10/2022 4 years ineligibility 26/10/2026 Since 02.10.22 Doping Presence
Use 		erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, at V Re Manfredi Run, Manfredonia, ITA
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 Presence
Use 		Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
SAUNDERS, Raven 15/05/1996 USA Athlete F Shot Put Throws 26/12/2024 30 months ineligibility 25/06/2027 Since 26.12.24 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months
SAVGUROV, Alexandr 08/12/1987 KAZ Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 25/09/2022 3 years ineligibility 25/10/2025 Since 25.09.22 Doping Presence
Use 		Oxandrolone In competiton test, at Almaty 10K, KAZ
SAVINA, Kseniya 04/06/1989 RUS Athlete F 800m Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 16/05/2018 12 years ineligibility 05/05/2031 Since 06.05.18 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Complicity 		EPO, Tampering & Complicity (2nd ADRV) Out-of-competition test, Ifrane, MAR; Tampering & Complicity
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 Presence
Use
Tampering 		Triamcinolone acetonide & Tampering In competiton test, at Kenyan Championships, Nairobi, KEN
SAYDAKHMEDOV, Javokhirbek 22/03/1997 UZB Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 23/02/2024 3 years ineligibility 02/04/2027 Since 23.02.24 Doping Presence
Use 		methasterone Out-of-competition test, in UZB
SAZAK, Metin 04/02/1973 TUR Athlete M Athlete Support Personnel 01/01/2015 Lifetime ban Lifetime ban Doping Trafficking
Administration 		Administration / Trafficking Administration, Trafficking
SCHERF, Lindsey 18/09/1986 USA Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 26/12/2021 4 years ineligibility 06/02/2026 Since 26.12.21 Doping Presence
Use 		Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) Out-of-competition test, USA
SCHNEIDERS, Paula 20/02/2001 GER Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 21/12/2022 3 years ineligibility 18/01/2026 Since 21.12.22 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
SELETSKAYA, Anastasiya 01/11/1992 RUS Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 23/02/2013 2 years ineligibility 01/09/2027 Since 23.02.13-22.02.25 Doping Use LIMS (evidence) LIMS (evidence)
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