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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
KHAN, Anis 08/03/2005 PAK Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 01/09/2024 3 years ineligibility 03/11/2027 Since 01.09.24 Doping Presence
Use
Methasterone Out-of-competition test, in PAK
HORN, Carina 09/03/1989 RSA Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 18/06/2022 2nd ADRV 6 years ineligibility 12/03/2029 Since 18.06.22 Doping Presence
Use
Clenbuterol In competition test, at VI Ordizia Grand Prix, Ordizia, ESP
BAYADEKAR, Pranita 18/04/2005 IND Athlete F Jumps 20/09/2024 3 years ineligibility 22/10/2027 Since 20.09.24 Doping Presence
Use
Metandienone In competition test, at 38th Maharashtra State Jr Athletics Championships 2024, Pune, IND
KIBET, Elkana 08/12/1995 KEN Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 29/10/2023 2 years ineligibility 23/12/2025 Since 29.10.23 Doping Presence
Use
Methylprednisolone In competition test at Standard Chartered Marathon - Nairobi
WANG, Jiaang 31/10/2004 CHN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 24/03/2024 3 years ineligibility 24/07/2027 Since 24.03.24 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, at 2024 Jiujiang Marathon, CHN
FARES, Mohamed 06/02/1991 MAR Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 25/06/2023 3 years ineligibility 09/10/2026 Since 24.06.23 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, AT Meeting de Carquefou, Carquefou, FRA
A.B, Arun 02/11/1998 IND Athlete M Triple Jump Jumps 02/11/2023 4 years ineligibility 13/12/2027 Since 02.11.23 Doping Presence
Use
mephentermine In competiton test, at 37th National Games, Goa, IND
CHAUDHARY, Ankesh 28/12/1998 IND Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 07/06/2024 3 years ineligibility 24/09/2027 Since 07.06.24 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone and 5aAdiol and/or 5bAdiol) Out-of-competition test, in Bengaluru, IND
KOROS, Collins 27/12/1990 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 10/12/2022 4 years ineligibility 27/02/2027 Since 10.12.22 Doping Presence
Use
19-norandrosterone In competiton test, in KEN
LOHISH, Artsiom 01/11/1990 BLR Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 02/08/2024 3 years ineligibility 29/08/2027 Since 02.08.24 Doping Presence
Use
meldonium In competiton test, at Belarus National Cup, Brest, BLR
ELOJI, Stephen 01/05/2000 NGR Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 02/05/2024 4 years ineligibility 28/05/2028 Since 02.05.24 Doping Presence
Use
dehydrochloromethyl-testosterone Out-of-competition test, in NGR
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