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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| DIONISI, Nikolin | -- | ALB | Athlete | M | -- | 4 years ineligibility | 08/12/2026 | Non-Doping |
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Breach of the Integrity Standards / Honesty/ Reporting/ Protect reputation | Breach of the Integrity Standards / Honesty/ Reporting/ Protect reputation | |||
| ORLOVA, Elena | -- | RUS | Athlete | F | Athlete Support Personnel | 17/05/2019 | 6 years ineligibility | -- | Doping |
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Failure to Comply with a Demand; Failure to Comply with an Order of the Disciplinary Tribunal;Â Proceedings brought under Article 12 ADR | Failure to Comply with a Demand; Failure to Comply with an Order of the Disciplinary Tribunal ;Â Proceedings brought under Article 12 ADR | ||
| SHARMA, Reena | -- | IND | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | -- | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 09.06.22 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | In competiton test, at Khelo India Youth Games 2021", Panchkula, IND | |
| HELTNE, Anca | -- | ROU | Athlete | F | Athlete Support Personnel | -- | Lifetime ban (3rd ADRV) | Lifetime ban | Since 10.06.20 | Doping |
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Trafficking,Administration,Complicity | Trafficking,Administration,Complicity | |
| DURSUN HATIPOGLU, Oznur | -- | TUR | Athlete | F | Athlete Support Personnel | 01/03/2014 | Lifetime ban as from 26/03/2014 | Lifetime ban | Doping |
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Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method | Administration of a prohibited substance | ||
| QUALLS, Robert Amended sanction | 20/05/1952 | USA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 24/02/2024 | 39 months ineligibility | -- | Since 24.02.24 | Doping |
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Amfetamine, 19-norandrosterone, methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) | In competition test, in Nevada, USA | |
| QUALLS, Robert | 20/05/1952 | USA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 24/02/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 24.02.24 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone, amfetamine | In competiton test, Nevada, USA | |
| GUILLAUME, Claude | 17/01/1954 | FRA | Athlete Support Personnel | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 04/11/2019 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Doping |
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Tampering, Complicity | Tampering, Complicity | ||
| TURNER, Loretta | 17/06/1954 | USA | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 19/07/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 19.07.24 | Doping |
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oxandrolone | In competiton test, in USA | |
| HOOKER, Michael | 22/06/1956 | USA | Athlete | M | Shot Put | Throws | 17/07/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 17.07.25-22.08.25 | Doping |
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Mesterolone | In competition test, at USA Track & Field Masters Outdoor Championships, Salt Lake City, USA |
| CHU, Qingguo | 03/04/1961 | CHN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/03/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 25.03.23 | Doping |
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Use, Possession | Use, Possession | |
| SANTELLI, Giuseppe | 24/05/1961 | ITA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/03/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 12.03.23 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| CHEGIN, Viktor | 03/02/1962 | RUS | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | -- | Lifetime ban as from 17/02/2016 | Lifetime ban | Doping |
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Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method & Complicity | Administration of a prohibited substance; Complicity | ||
| OZSOY, Fikret | 01/01/1965 | TUR | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 01/05/2014 | Lifetime ban | Lifetime ban | Doping |
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Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method | Administration of a prohibited substance | ||
| BARBI, Roberto | 25/03/1965 | ITA | Athlete | M | Road Running | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/07/2008 | 38 years ineligibility | -- | Since 20.07.2008 | Doping |
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Ephedrine & EPO, Participation During Ineligibility | In competition test, Mezza Maratona Mende, FRA |
| LOPEZ FERREIRA, Daniel | 02/02/1967 | BRA | Athlete | M | Road Running | Long Distance (3000m+) | 09/08/2009 | Lifetime ban | Lifetime ban | Since 09.08.09 | Doping |
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Phentermine | In competition test, Circuitos de Corridas e Caminhada, Bauru, BRA |
| PIOLANTI, Raphael | 14/11/1967 | FRA | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | -- | Lifetime Ban | Lifetime ban | Doping |
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Administration & Possession | Administration, Possession | ||
| PAVLYSH, Vita | 15/01/1969 | UKR | Athlete | F | Shot Put | Throws | 05/03/2004 | Lifetime ban (2nd ADRV) | Lifetime ban | Since 05.03.04 | Doping |
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Stanozolol | In competition test, IAAF Wolrd Indoor Championships, Budapest, HUN |
| COOPER, Cary | 23/04/1969 | USA | Athlete | Discus | Throws | 20/07/2024 | 2 years ineligibility | -- | Since 20.07.24 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| TCHERNOVA, Lada | 01/01/1970 | RUS | Athlete | F | Javelin | Throws | 29/02/2012 | Lifetime ban as from 12.03.12 | Lifetime ban | Since and including that of 29.02.12 | Doping |
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Bromantan | In competition test, Russian Cup, Adler, RUS |
| CALZOLARI, Alessandro | 04/07/1971 | ITA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 10/06/2023 | 8 years ineligibility | -- | Since 10.06.23 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| SHEKHODANOVA, Natalya | 29/12/1971 | RUS | Athlete | F | 100m Hurdles | Sprints (400m or less) | 22/02/2004 | Lifetime ban | Lifetime ban | - | Doping |
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Stanozolol | In competition test, IAAF Indoor Athena, Athens, GRE |
| ALBERTI, Andrea | 09/02/1972 | ITA | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/06/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 12.06.24 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Etiocholanolone Androsterone Testosterone, 5aAdiol and 5bAdiol) | In competiton test, at Castel Fiorentino, ITA | |
| POLYCHRONIOU, Christos | 31/03/1972 | GRE | Athlete | M | Hammer | Throws | 18/03/2008 | Lifetime ban (2nd ADRV) | Lifetime ban | - | Doping |
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Evading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection | Refusal to be tested |
| LIGTHELM, Dirk | 01/05/1972 | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 01/05/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 01.05.23 | Doping |
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Prednisone, Testosterone after IRMS | In competiton test, in RSA |