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 March 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
GHEBRESELASSIE (Ghebrelasie), Merhawi (Merharwi) 06/04/1992 FRA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 08/10/2023 2 years ineligibility -- Since 08.10.23 Doping Presence
Use 		triamcinolone acetonide In competiton test, at Munich Marathon, Munich, GER
COOPER, Cary 23/04/1969 USA Athlete Discus Throws 20/07/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 20.07.24 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
KIOKO, Nathan 21/05/1996 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 02/02/2025 2 years ineligibility -- Since 02.02.25-24.03.25 Doping Presence
Use 		Triamcinolone acetonide In competition test, at Maratona Maga Circe, San Felice Circeo, ITA
JERUBET, Judith 31/08/1988 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 24/03/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 24.03.24 Doping Presence
Use 		triamcinolone acetonide In competiton test, at Bank of China Wuhan Marathon, Wuhan, CHN
JEPTANUI, Jackline 24/09/1991 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 10/03/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 10.03.24 Doping Presence
Use 		triamcinolone acetonide In competiton test, at Nanjing Pukou Marathon, Nanjing, CHN
SELETSKAYA, Anastasiya 01/11/1992 RUS Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 23/02/2013 2 years ineligibility -- Since 23.02.13-22.02.25 Doping Use LIMS (evidence) LIMS (evidence)
KOSGEI, Japheth 01/01/1988 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 05/11/2023 2 years ineligibility -- Since 05.11.23 Doping Presence
Use 		triamcinolone acetonide In competiton test, at Athlétisme / Course de fond - Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes NICE - CANNES
CHERUIYOT, Lydia Cheptarus 27/01/2000 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 28/09/2025 2 years ineligibility -- Since 28.09.25-31.10.25 Doping Presence
Use 		Triamcinolone acetonide In competition test, at Wecasablanca International Challenge, Casablanca, MAR
KOIGI, Alice 14/09/1991 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 26/10/2025 2 years ineligibility -- Since 26.10.25-09.12.25 Doping Presence
Use 		Methylprednisolone In competition test, at Jakarta Running Festival, Jakarta, INA
CHEPNGENO, Joyline 02/04/1998 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 09/08/2025 2 years ineligibility -- Since 09.08.25 Doping Presence
Use 		Triamcinolone acetonide In competition test, at Sierre-Zinal Golden Trail World Series, Sierre, SWI
ALSHATTI, Fatemah 28/08/2004 KUW Athlete F Jumps 01/01/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 01.01.24 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months
AMENE, Chidubem (Dubem) 10/11/2002 NGR Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 30/10/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 30.10.24-13.12.24 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months
YANG, Qingchao 04/02/1986 CHN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 13/04/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 13/04/24 Doping Presence
Use 		furosemide In competiton test, in CHN
NJIHIA, Stanley 12/09/1998 KEN Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 16/12/2023 2 years ineligibility -- Since 16.12.23-14.10.24 Doping Presence
Use 		Erythropoietin (EPO) In competition test, at 1st AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting, KEN
KIPKOECH, Paskalia Chepkorir 22/12/1988 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 29/10/2023 2 years ineligibility -- Since 29.10.23 Doping Presence
Use 		deflazacort In competiton test, in KEN
SIBIYA, Nkosinathi 02/01/1994 RSA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 19/04/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 19.04.24 Doping Presence
Use 		tramadol In competiton test, at South African Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg, RSA
UKO, Imaobong Nse 20/10/2004 NGR Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 05/06/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 05.06.24 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months
CHERVINSKAYA, Veronika 28/06/1998 RUS Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 25/11/2014 2 years ineligibility -- Since 25.11.14-08.12.16 Doping Use LIMS (evidence) LIMS (evidence)
ROGOZINA, Svetlana 26/12/1992 RUS Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 15/07/2014 2 years ineligibility -- Since 15.07.14-23.07.16 Doping Use LIMS (evidence) LIMS (evidence)
IUSCO, Florentina Costina 08/04/1996 ROU Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 23/04/2023 2 years ineligibility -- Since 23.04.23 Doping Presence
Use 		Furosemide Out-of-competition test, in ROU
GUSAROVA, Inessa 29/10/1995 RUS Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 16/04/2014 2 years ineligibility -- Since 16.06.14-16.06.16 Doping Use LIMS (evidence) LIMS (evidence)
KHOLODILINA, Natalya 21/07/1989 RUS Athlete F Race Walk 06/06/2014 2 years ineligibility -- Since 06.06.14-13.09.14 Doping Use LIMS (evidence) LIMS (evidence)
KORNEYCHUK, Margarita 21/02/1995 RUS Athlete F Combined Events 11/06/2014 2 years ineligibility -- Since 11.06.14-10.06.16 Doping Use LIMS (evidence) LIMS (evidence)
GULIYEV, Ekaterina 01/03/1991 TUR Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 17/07/2012 2 years ineligibility -- Since 17.07.12-20.10.14 Doping Use LIMS & McLaren evidence) (LIMS & McLaren evidence)
MICHIRA, Morine Gesare 28/11/2002 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 25/03/2025 2 years ineligibility -- Since 25.03.25 Doping Presence
Use 		Higenamine & Octodrine In competition test at Stramilano Half Marathon, Milano, ITA
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