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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEMPUS, Betty Wilson | 09/07/1991 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 05/09/2021 | 5 years ineligibility | 13/10/2027 | Since 05.09.21 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tampering | In competiton test, at Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, FRA | |
| LI, Guanghui | 16/02/1987 | CHN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/03/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | 26/04/2028 | Since 30.03.25-27.04.25 | Doping |
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Roxadustat (FG-4592) | In competition test, CHN | |
| LIGTHELM, Dirk | 01/05/1972 | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 01/05/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 17/08/2026 | Since 01.05.23 | Doping |
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Prednisone, Testosterone after IRMS | In competiton test, in RSA | |
| LIMO, Brian | 31/12/2002 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 05/04/2025 | 5 years ineligibility | 24/11/2030 | Since 05.04.25-25.11.25 | Doping |
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Salbutamol & Tampering | In competition test, at Drammen 10K-5K, Marienlyst Stadion, Drammen, NOR & Tampering | |
| LIU, Bao | 18/05/1980 | CHN | Athlete Support Personnel | M | Athlete Support Personnel | -- | 15 years ineligibility | 08/04/2037 | Doping |
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Complicity | Complicity | ||
| LOHALITH, Anjelina Nadai | 01/01/1995 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/03/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 29/04/2027 | Since 30.03.24 | Doping |
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trimetazidine | In competiton test at, 45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd, SRB | |
| LOHISH, Artsiom | 01/11/1990 | BLR | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 02/08/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 29/08/2027 | Since 02.08.24 | Doping |
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meldonium | In competiton test, at Belarus National Cup, Brest, BLR | |
| LOWOTO, Jonastoh | 20/02/1993 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/04/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | 09/06/2028 | Since 26.04.25-10.06.25 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| LU, Yajie | 28/03/1975 | CHN | Athlete Support Personnel | F | 19/07/2024 | Life Ban | Lifetime ban | Since 19.07.24 | Doping |
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Administration | Administration | ||
| LYSENKO, Olena | 14/07/1984 | UKR | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 17/12/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 16/01/2028 | Since 17.12.23 | Doping |
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meldonium | In competiton test, in UKR | |
| MACHARIA, Esther | 05/10/1987 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 04/12/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 20/02/2027 | Since 04.12.22 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol) | In competiton test, at Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, Singapore, SGP | |
| MAEKO, Pule | 24/01/1987 | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/02/2023 | 12 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | 11/06/2035 | Since 26.02.23 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) | In competiton test, in RSA | |
| MAGAKWE, Simon | 25/05/1985 | RSA | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 20/02/2021 | 7 years ineligibility | 20/02/2028 | Since 20.02.21 | Doping |
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RAD140 | Out of competition test, Pretoria, RSA | |
| MAKATISI, Mokulubete Blandina | 01/09/1995 | LES | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 11/10/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 10/10/2027 | Since 11.10.24 | Doping |
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Trenbolone | Out-of-competition test, in LES | |
| MAMO, Adeledelew | 21/09/1999 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/12/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 23/03/2028 | Since 12.12.24 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| MANYIKA, Bafana | 28/10/1982 | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 15/07/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 13/11/2026 | Since 15.07.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone nandrolone (19- nortestosterone) Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility | In competiton test, in RSA | |
| MANYIKA, Tshepang | 23/02/2001 | BOT | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 16/05/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | 15/05/2028 | Since 16.05.25 | Doping |
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Oxymetholone | In competition test, in BOT | |
| MARCHISIO, Silvana | 19/07/1979 | ARG | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/06/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 31/08/2027 | Since 25.06.23 | Doping |
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betamethasone, clenbuterol | In competiton test, at EC - LONG DISTANCE FEM 2, ARG | |
| MARU, Peter | 03/04/2003 | UGA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 19/03/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 26/03/2027 | Since 19.03.23 | Doping |
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trimetazidine | In competiton test, at Semi Marathon de Lille, Lille, FRA | |
| MÁTÉ, Tamás | 17/12/1998 | HUN | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 29/03/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 20/04/2027 | Since 29.03.23 | Doping |
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GHRP-2 (pralmorelin) | Out-of-competition test, in HUN | |
| MATSEPE, Samuel | -- | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 13/04/2025 | 10 months ineligibility | 09/04/2026 | Since 13.04.25-09.06.25 | Doping |
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5-methylhexan-2-amine (1,4-dimethylpentylamine) | In competition test, in RSA | |
| MATSHAILWE, Moselakwe | -- | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 10/01/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 27/02/2029 | Since 10.01.25 | Doping |
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Metandienone metabolite (17β-Hydroxymethyl,17α-methyl-18- nor-androst-1,4,13-trien-3-one) | Out-of-competition test, in RSA | |
| MAWIA, Lucy | 22/12/1998 | KEN | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 10/03/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 27/03/2027 | Since 10.03.24 | Doping |
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methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) | In competiton test, at Italian Cross Country Championships, Cassino - XC 8.0km, ITA | |
| MAYNARD, Johnny | 23/09/1972 | USA | Athlete | M | Throws | 23/03/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 24/04/2027 | Since 23.03.24 | Doping |
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SARMS RAD140, chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, 4-methylpentan-2-amine (1,3-dimethylbutylamine) | In competiton test, at USA Track & Field Masters Indoor Championships, Chicago, US | |
| 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 |