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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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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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+) 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
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
MEBO, Centrine Chibalonza 02/08/1994 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 02/11/2023 6 months ineligibility 12/08/2024 Since 02.11.23 Doping Presence
Use
Prednisolone In competition test, in KEN
MAKATISI, Mokulubete Blandina 01/09/1995 LES Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 11/10/2024 3 years ineligibility 10/10/2027 Since 11.10.24 Doping Presence
Use
Trenbolone Out-of-competition test, in LES
YADAV, Mayank 01/12/2001 IND Athlete M Hammer Throws 30/09/2024 3 years ineligibility 04/11/2027 Since 30.09.24 Doping Presence
Use
Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone In competition test, at 4th INDIAN OPEN U-23 ATHLETICS COMPETITION 2024 IND
LAVANYA, R. 08/08/2001 IND Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 13/10/2024 3 years ineligibility 25/11/2027 Since 13.10.24 Doping Presence
Use
Stanozolol, Clomifene In competition test, at CM Trophy 2024 Championships, Chennai, IND
BARCHI, Christian 04/03/1989 ITA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 16/10/2022 2nd ADRV 4 years ineligibility with 4 years and 4 years ineligibility added to the original sanction 16/06/2035 Since 03.03.19 Doping Presence
Use
Clenbuterol, Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testesterone) and Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility and Acts To Discourage Or Retaliate In competition test, Granfondo Citta di Ancona, Ancona, ITA, Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility & Acts To Discourage Or Retaliate
CHEPKURUI, Doreen 11/08/1996 KEN Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 09/12/2023 4 years ineligibility 21/04/2028 Since 09.12.23 Doping Presence
Use
Trimetazidine In competition test in KEN
YANG, Mengqi 01/12/1988 CHN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 26/11/2023 4 years ineligibility 25/08/2028 Since 26.11.23 Doping Presence
Use
roxadustat (FG-4592) In competiton test, at 2023 Guizhou Tongren·Mount Fanjing Winter Marathon, CHN
KUMAR, Akash 08/07/2005 IND Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 30/12/2023 4 years ineligibility 02/04/2028 Since 30.12.23 Doping Presence
Use
EPO In competiton test, in Delhi State Cross Country Championship 2023-24, Delhi, IND
KIPROTICH, Faith Chepchirchir 30/03/2001 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 29/09/2024 3 years ineligibility 22/12/2027 Since 29.09.24 Doping Presence
Use
`Norandrosterone In competiton test, at CZ Tilburg Ten Miles, Tilburg, NED
JELAGAT CHEROP, Beatrice 03/04/1988 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 06/10/2024 2 years ineligibility 26/11/2026 Since 06.10.24 Doping Presence
Use
Triamcinolone acetonide In competiton test, at Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon, Kuala Lumpur, MAS
NOORMBLAKAL SAMUVEL, Simi 22/10/1997 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 28/06/2024 3 years ineligibility 10/07/2027 Since 28.06.24 Doping Presence
Use
methyltestosterone In competiton test, at 63rd National Inter State Senior Athletics Championship 2024, Panchkula, IND
XU, Yuting 27/01/2005 CHN Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 24/08/2024 3 years ineligibility 09/10/2027 Since 24.08.24 Doping Presence
Use
metandienone In competiton test, in CHN
JEGADISH, Jeyavindhiya 11/01/2005 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 03/04/2023 3 years ineligibility 29/04/2027 Since 03.04.23 Doping Presence
Use
drostanolone Out-of-competition test, in Bengaluru, IND
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