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 May 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
CHEPKOECH, Josephine -- KEN Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 18/02/2024 7 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) 06/05/2031 Since 18.02.24 Doping Presence
Use 		Exogenous Steroids after IRMS ( 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) In competiton test, in Zurich Maratón de Sevilla, Sevilla, ESP
KWEMOI, Rodgers 03/03/1998 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 18/07/2016 6 years ineligibility 07/08/2029 Since 18.07.16 Doping Use Use Use
SAINA, Emmanuel 06/09/1992 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 18/08/2022 3 years ineligibility 08/09/2025 Since 18.08.22 Doping Presence
Use 		Norandrosterone Out-of-competition test, KEN
KIPCHIRCHIR KIPLAGAT, Stephen 20/07/1990 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 18/12/2022 4 years ineligibility 17/04/2027 Since 18.12.22 Doping Presence
Use 		Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, 5αAdio)l 5βAdiol In competiton test, in KEN
CHEPKORIR, Winrose 14/03/1992 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 19/03/2023 2 years ineligibility 21/11/2025 Since 19.03.23 Doping Presence
Use 		Triamcinolone acetonide & Tampering In competiton test, at Macao International 10K
MUINDI, Daniel 10/11/1994 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 19/05/2024 3 years ineligibility 09/07/2027 Since 19.05.24 Doping Presence
Use 		Norandrosterone In competiton test, at Lima Marathon, Lima, PER
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
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
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
NDIWA, Calisters Kwemoi 13/03/1995 KEN Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 20/05/2024 3 years ineligibility 03/08/2027 Since 20.05.24 Doping Presence
Use 		Trenbolone Out-of-competition test, in KEN
KIMUTAI, Alice Jepkemboi 07/09/1992 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 20/09/2022 3 years ineligibility 15/11/2025 Since 20.09.22 Doping Presence
Use 		Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, 5αAdiol & 5βAdiol) Out-of-competition test, in Kaptagat, KEN
BELET, Joshua Kiplangat 10/02/1998 KEN Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 20/09/2023 4 years ineligibility 12/02/2028 Since 20.09.23 Doping Presence
Use 		Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
TOROITICH, Beatrice 15/12/1981 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 20/11/2022 Lifeban as from 22/11/2023 Lifetime ban Since 20.11.22 Doping Presence
Use 		canrenone, 19-norandrosterone, clomifene In competiton test, at MTN Kampala Marathon, Kampala
RUTTO, Beatrice (Jepkorir) 16/03/1985 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 21/04/2019 6 years ineligibility 04/06/2025 Since 21.04.19 Doping Presence
Use 		Ostarine & Heptaminol In competition tests, Eldoret City Marathon, Eldoret, KEN & 2019 Kigali Peace Marathon, Kigali, RWA
KARIMI, Lucy 06/10/1986 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 21/04/2024 3 years ineligibility 22/05/2027 Since 21.04.24 Doping Presence
Use 		EPO In competiton test, at Huai'an Marathon, Huai'an, CHN
Kamau, Charles Karanja 05/08/1997 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 21/05/2023 4 years ineligibility 03/07/2027 Since 21.05.23 Doping Presence
Use 		Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, 5αAdiol5, βAdiol) In competiton test, at Seiko Golden Grand Prix in Yokohama, JPN
KIMUTAI JEPTOO, Faith 11/10/1991 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 21/07/2023 4 years ineligibility 30/10/2028 Since 21.07.23 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
KIPRONO, Brenda Jerotich 25/05/1997 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 21/07/2023 4 years ineligibility 25/12/2027 Since 21.07.23 Doping Presence
Use 		Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
KIPTUM, Ayub 04/05/1995 KEN Athlete M Jumps 21/10/2023 3 years ineligibility 21/12/2026 Since 21.10.23 Doping Presence
Use 		Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) In competiton test, at TotalEnergies Bilbao Night Half Marathon, Bilbao, ESP
KIPRUTO, Mike 08/09/2001 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 22/05/2022 4 years ineligibility 08/06/2026 Since 22.05.22 Doping Presence
Use 		19-norandrosterone In competiton test, Maratonina del Mare, Pescara, ITA
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 Presence
Use 		Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) In competiton test, at AK Cross Country Series , KEN
KATUA, Rosemary Mumo 10/08/1996 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 22/10/2023 4 years ineligibility 18/12/2027 Since 22.10.23 Doping Presence
Use 		triamcinolone acetonide In competiton test, at Jakarta Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, Jakarta, INA
CHERONO, Lawrence 07/08/1988 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 23/05/2022 7 years ineligibility 15/07/2029 Since 23.05.22 Doping Presence
Use 		Trimetazidine & Tampering Out-of-competition test in KEN
KIBIWOTT, Kelvin 02/06/2000 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 23/08/2023 4 years ineligibility 20/11/2028 Since 23.08.23 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
JERUTO, Joan 28/08/1989 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 23/08/2023 4 years ineligibility 21/11/2027 Since 23.08.23 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
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