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 February 2026. 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
CHEPCHIRCHIR, Celestine 18/12/1995 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 09/02/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 09.02.24 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
MAWIA, Lucy 22/12/1998 KEN Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 10/03/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 10.03.24 Doping Presence
Use
methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) In competiton test, at Italian Cross Country Championships, Cassino - XC 8.0km, ITA
CANTARA, Rocio 04/01/1987 PER Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 19/03/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 19.03.2023 Doping Presence
Use
Drostanolone In competiton test, at Maraton CAF 2023, Caracas, VEN
WONDEMAGEGN, Zerfe 26/02/2002 ETH Athlete F 3000m SC Jumps 22/08/2023 5 years ineligibility -- Since 22.08.23 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO), Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS ( Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol), Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone ) In competiton test, in HUN
MUTUA, Agenes Mueni -- KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 03/12/2023 5 years ineligibility -- Since 03.12.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) & Trimetazidine In competiton test, at Amazing Thailand Half Marathon Bangkok presented by Toyota, Bangkok, THA
SCHNEIDERS, Paula -- GER Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) -- 3 years ineligibility -- 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
AJAYI, Yinka 11/08/1997 NGR Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 23/12/2021 4 years ineligibility -- Since 23.12.21 Doping Presence
Use
Metenolone Out-of-competition test, in Iowa, USA
BAZDYREVA (MAKAROVA), Anastasiya 06/03/1992 RUS Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 30/12/2017 8 years ineligibility -- Since 30.12.17 Doping Presence
Use
EPO Out of competition test, Ekaterinburg, RUS
SCHERF, Lindsey 18/09/1986 USA Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 26/12/2021 4 years ineligibility -- Since 26.12.21 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) Out-of-competition test, USA
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 -- Since 19.11.17 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Oxandrolone In competition test, 'Fangchenggand Sportstown 2017 China-Asean International', Fangchenggand, CHN
KIPKIRUI, Caroline Chepkoech 26/05/1994 KAZ Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 27/11/2023 2 years ineligibility -- Since 27.11.23 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months
KUZNETSOVA (ZYUGANOVA) Yekaterina 08/01/1991 RUS Athlete F Shot Put Throws 23/02/2013 2 years ineligibility -- Since 23.02.13 to 04.03.13. Doping Use (LIMS evidence) (LIMS evidence)
BORURA, Esther Birundu 05/01/2000 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 30/06/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 30.06.23 Doping Presence
Use
19-norandrosterone Out-of-competition test, in KEN
SHI, Liying 02/09/1997 CHN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 19/09/2019 5 years ineligibility -- Since 19.09.19 Doping Manipulation Manipulation
SHARMA, Reena -- IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) -- 4 years ineligibility -- Since 09.06.22 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, at Khelo India Youth Games 2021", Panchkula, IND
KITE (CHEBIWOTT), Gloria 10/01/1998 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 14/05/2022 4 years ineligibility -- Since 14.05.22 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (5a-androstanediol, 5b-androstanediol, androsterone, epitestosterone, etiocholanolone and testosterone) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
BARSOSIO, Stellah Jepngetich 12/03/1993 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 11/06/2022 4 years ineligibility -- Since 06.07.22 Doping Presence
Use
Trimetazidine Out-of-competition test, in KEN
ORLOVA, Elena -- RUS Athlete F Athlete Support Personnel 17/05/2019 6 years ineligibility -- Doping Failure to Comply with a Demand; Failure to Comply with an Order of the Disciplinary Tribunal; Proceedings brought under Article 12 ADR Failure to Comply with a Demand; Failure to Comply with an Order of the Disciplinary Tribunal ; Proceedings brought under Article 12 ADR
ZAIKA, Evelina 12/09/2003 UKR Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 29/07/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 29.07.23 Doping Presence
Use
SARMS enobosarm (ostarine) In competiton test, at Ukrainian Championships, Avangard Stadium, Lutsk, UKR
ILYINA, Anna 14/08/1994 RUS Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 24/07/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 24.07.23 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, at All-Russian Athletics cross country competitions, Suzdal, RUS
CHEBET, Brenda 16/03/2004 KEN Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 08/07/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 08.07.23 Doping Presence
Use
Methasterone In competiton test, at Trials for World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, KEN
MEY, Karin Melis 31/05/1983 TUR Athlete F Long Jump Jumps 20/05/2018 8 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) -- Since 20.05.18 Doping Presence
Use
Ipamorelin In competiton test, Mersin Turkish Club Ch., Mersin, TUR
BHADAURIYA, Richa 28/01/1997 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 20/08/2022 4 years ineligibility -- Since 20.08.22 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
GONZALES ROMERO, GUADALUPE Maria 09/01/1989 MEX Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 28/03/2019 4 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) -- Since 15.02.22 Doping Tampering Tampering Tampering
RANI, Trisha 13/08/2003 IND Athlete F Hammer Throws 20/10/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 20.10.23 Doping Presence
Use
metandienone In competiton test, at 3rd National Open U23 Athletics Championships, Sports Complex, Sector 7, Chandigarh, IND
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