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 2024. 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
AMANUEL, Natsnet 05/11/1993 ERI Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 16/10/2022 3 years ineligibility 08/12/2025 Since 16.10.22 Doping Presence
Use 		Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (5aAdiol,
5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, Testosterone)		 In competiton test AT, TCS Amsterdam Marathon,
Amsterdam, NED
ONYIA, Josephine 15/07/1986 ESP Athlete F 100m Hurdles Sprints (400m or less) 21/08/2015 Lifetime ban (3rd ADRV) Lifetime ban Since 01.08.15 Doping Presence
Use 		Metenolone In competition test, Campeonato de Atletismo de Espana , Castellon, ESP
PUJANA GOICOECHEA, Iñaki 17/09/1983 ESP Athlete M 23/02/2016 4 years ineligibility 27/09/2025 Since 23.02.16 Doping Possession Possession Possession
REVUELTA GARCIA, Alberto 12/09/1974 ESP Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 21/09/2016 4 years ineligibility 26/08/2025 Since 21.09.16 Doping Possession Possession Possession
Katir, Mohamed 17/02/1998 ESP Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 10/10/2023 2 years ineligibility 06/02/2026 Since 10.10.23 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months
GONZALEZ PEDROUSO, Luis Francisco 03/01/1978 ESP Athlete M 02/04/2019 4 years ineligibility 27/09/2025 Since 02.04.19 Doping Possession Possession Possession
VEDEHIN, Nikolai 09/10/1985 EST Athlete M 3000m Long Distance (3000m+) 24/06/2016 8 years ineligibility 22/03/2025 - Doping Possession Possession of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method Possession
WAKE, Birtukan 01/10/1996 ETH Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 30/04/2023 1 year and 6 months ineligibility 18/12/2024 Since 30.04.23 Doping Presence
Use 		higenamine In competiton test, in CHN
NIGATU, Mengistu 27/02/1985 ETH Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 16/04/2023 1 year ineligibility 24/05/2024 Since 16.04.23 Doping Presence
Use 		hydrochlorothiazide In competiton test, in CHN
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
GIRMA (ARIT), Taye 19/01/1996 ETH Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 06/04/2021 5 years ineligibility 02/12/2026 Since 06.04.21 Doping Presence
Use 		EPO In competiton test, EthiopianCh., Addis Abeba, ETH
GELAW, Getaye 12/11/1990 ETH Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 05/09/2021 6 years ineligibility 03/02/2028 Since 05.09.21 Doping Presence
Use 		EPO In competition test, 9 Eylul Izmir Half Marathon, Izmir, TUR
BERIHUN, Brtukan Adeba 01/01/1984 ETH Athlete F Long Jump Jumps 13/11/2016 8 years ineligibility plus 4 years ineligibility 21/06/2029 Since 13.11.16 Doping Presence
Use
Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Exogenous Steroids, Prednisone & Prednisolone & Participation During Ineligibility In competition test, Al Mouj Muscat Marathon , Muscat, OMA
TAFA, Shume 12/08/1992 ETH Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 26/03/2023 4 years ineligibility 24/05/2027 Since 26.03.23 Doping Presence
Use 		5-methylhexan-2-amine (1,4-
dimethylpentylamine)		 In competiton test,at SCO Kunming
International Marathon, Kunming, CHN
BEKELE, Mengistu 22/09/2001 ETH Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 11/12/2022 18 months ineligibility 07/09/2024 Since 11.12.22 Doping Presence
Use 		erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, in ETH
BALCHA, Ebesie Ayele 21/11/1996 ETH Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 12/03/2023 3 years ineligibility 06/06/2026 Since 12.03.23 Doping Presence
Use 		Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,
Androsterone, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone)		 In competiton test, at Meishan Renshou Half
Marathon, Meishan, CHN
GEBREMESKEL, Abeba-Tekulu -- ETH Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) -- 4 years ineligibility -- Since 30.11.19 Doping Use Athlete Biological Passport Case Athlete Biological Passport Case
HABTESILASSE, Gosa Eyob 25/11/1999 ETH Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 02/02/2020 4 years ineligibility 03/04/2024 Since 02.02.20 Doping Presence
Use 		Cathinone In competition test, Amazing Thailand Half Marathon, Bangkok, THA
JIMMA, Fantu Eticha 11/09/1987 ETH Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) -- 5 years ineligibility 03/04/2028 Since 20.01.23 Doping Presence
Use 		erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, at Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong, HKG
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
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
PIOLANTI, Raphael 14/11/1967 FRA Athlete M Athlete Support Personnel -- Lifetime Ban Lifetime ban Doping Possession
Administration 		Administration & Possession Administration, Possession
ALAÏS, Alexie 09/10/1994 FRA Athlete F Javelin Throws 26/02/2023 18 months ineligibility 25/07/2025 Since 26.02.23 Doping Presence
Use 		sibutramine In competiton test, at French Winter Throwing Championships, Stade d'Honneur Marcel Roustan, Salon-de-Provence, FRA
SOUDRIL, Jimy 29/04/1998 FRA Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 27/02/2022 2 years ineligibility 18/04/2024 Since 27.02.22 Doping Presence
Use 		Clomifene In competiton test, Championnat de France Elite, Miramas, FRA
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
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