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 September 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
RIONORIPO, Purity Cherotich 10/06/1993 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 30/05/2022 5 years ineligibility 20/11/2027 Since 30.05.22 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Furosemide, Tampering Out-of-competition test, in Eldoret, KEN
KIPYOKEI, Diana Chemtai 05/05/1994 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 11/10/2021 6 years ineligibility 26/06/2028 Since 11.10.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tampering In competiton test, at B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA, USA
WAMBUI (GICHIA), Tabitha 29/12/1983 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 19/09/2021 7 years ineligibility 19/10/2028 Since 19.09.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Norandrosterone, Tampering In competition test, Copenhagen Half Marathon, Copenhagen, DNK
NYABOKE (NYANAMBA), Vane 17/04/1994 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 29/08/2021 7 years & 4 months ineligibility 28/12/2028 Since 29.08.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Norandrosterone, Tampering In competiton test, P&O Antrim Coast Half Marathon, Larne - Elite Event, GBR
NALYANYA, Eglay Nafuna 28/05/1996 KEN Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 01/02/2022 8 years ineligibility 17/03/2030 Since 01.02.22 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Norandrosterone , Tampering In competiton test, Nationales Breuninger Hallenmeeting, Erfurt, GER
ROBERTSON, Zane 14/11/1989 NZL Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 22/05/2022 8 years ineligibility 20/09/2030 Since 22.05.22 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Erythropoietin (EPO), Tampering In competiton test, at UKA - 2022 Great Manchester Run, GBR
WODAJ ETAFERAHU, Temesgen 05/08/1989 ETH Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 20/10/2019 12 years ineligibility 19/11/2031 Since 20.10.19 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol & 5bAdiol), EPO & Tampering (2nd ADRV) In competition test, Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, CAN; Art 2.5 ADR - Tampering
KETEMA (MAMO), Wondwosen 29/09/1994 ETH Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 01/12/2019 12 years ineligibility 01/02/2032 Since 01.12.19 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Cathinone & Tampering In competition test, Baoan Intenational Marathon, Shenzhen, CHN
EKIRU, Titus 02/01/1992 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 16/05/2021 10 years ineligibility 27/06/2032 Since 16.05.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Triamcinolone acetonide , Tampering In competiton test, at Generali Milano Marathon, Milano, Italy,
CHEBET, Sheila 10/10/1997 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 25/08/2024 5 years ineligibility 18/12/2029 Since 25.08.24 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Tramadol In competition test at NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, Hyderabad, IND
MANDEFIRO, Firegenet Ayalew 05/04/1993 ETH Athlete F Marathon Long Distance (3000m+) 26/08/2018 8 years ineligibility 23/02/2027 Since 26.08.18 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
EPO, Tampering (2nd ADRV) In competition test, 21k Ciudad de Guatemala , Guatemala, GTM; Art 2.5 ADR - Tampering
SUMGONG, Jemima Jelagat 21/12/1984 KEN Athlete F Marathon Long Distance (3000m+) 28/02/2017 8 years ineligibility 16/01/2027 Since 28.02.17 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
EPO; Tampering (production of forged medical document in the context of her disciplinary proceedings) Out-of-competition test, Kapsabet, KEN
LEHATA, Mosito 08/04/1989 LES Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 27/03/2021 5 years ineligibility 08/06/2026 Since 27.03.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Salbutamol & Tampering In competition test, Athletics - Free State Junior & Senior Track and Field Championship, Bloemfontein, RSA
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
DAMTE KUASHU, Taye 12/02/1993 ETH Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 07/11/2021 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original sanction 19/12/2029 Since 07.11.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Clomifene &Tampering Tampering
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 11/02/2026 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
ZOZZOLI, Gilles 10/11/1972 FRA Athlete M Fitness 07/04/2018 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period 14/01/2027 Since 07.04.18 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Trenbolone, Clenbuterol, Testosterone after IRMS, Tamoxifen and Participation During Ineligibility   In competition test, Top de Colmar, Colmar, FRA
BARCHI, Christian 04/03/1989 ITA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 03/03/2019 4 years and 2 months ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period 16/06/2027 Since 03.03.19 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Clenbuterol, Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testesterone) and Participation During Ineligibility In competition test, Granfondo Citta di Ancona, Ancona, ITA
BASSANO, Francesco Antonello 21/07/1972 ITA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 18/03/2017 4 years ineligibility with 8 years ineligibility added to the original period 01/05/2029 From 18.03.17 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Norandrosterone, Exogenous Steroids, EPO and Participation during ineligibility In competition test, Maratona La 6 ore Della Reggia, Caserta, ITA
BARCHI, Christian 04/03/1989 ITA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 16/10/2022 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original sanction 16/06/2031 Since 03.03.19 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Clenbuterol, Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testesterone) and Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility In competition test, Granfondo Citta di Ancona, Ancona, ITA, & Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
BARBI, Roberto 25/03/1965 ITA Athlete M Road Running Long Distance (3000m+) 20/07/2008 38 years ineligibility 28/07/2047 Since 20.07.2008 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Ephedrine & EPO, Participation During Ineligibility In competition test, Mezza Maratona Mende, FRA
KOSGEI, Henry Cheruiyot 01/11/1983 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 07/12/2019 Lifetime ban Lifetime ban Since 07.12.19 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Methylprednisolone & Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility In competition test, Mini Marathon de Yaoundé, Yaoundé, CMR
PRIYA. 04/11/2002 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 20/03/2023 4 years ineligibility 20/04/2027 Since 20.03.23 Doping Presence
Use
GW1516, SARMS LGD-4033 (ligandrol), SARMS enobosarm (ostarine) In competiton test, in at Indian Grand Prix, LNCPE, Trivandrum, IND
RENJU, Keneth Kiprop 01/07/1996 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 02/04/2022 5 years ineligibility 12/05/2027 Since 20.03.22 Doping Presence
Use
Methasterone In competiton test, Prague Half Marathon, Prague, CZE
BARAKA (BARKA) ABDELRAHIM, Mohammed Abdo 28/02/2001 BRN Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 12/04/2023 4 years ineligibility 14/05/2027 Since 12.04.23 Doping Presence
Use
stanozolol Out-of-competition test in BRN
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