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 November 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
Kamau, Charles Karanja 05/08/1997 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 21/05/2023 4 years ineligibility -- 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
LEMPUS, Betty Wilson 09/07/1991 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 05/09/2021 5 years ineligibility -- Since 05.09.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tampering In competiton test, at Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, FRA
RIONORIPO, Purity Cherotich 10/06/1993 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 30/05/2022 5 years ineligibility -- Since 30.05.22 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Furosemide, Tampering Out-of-competition test, in Eldoret, KEN
MELLY, Johnston 01/01/1998 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 22/10/2022 4 years ineligibility -- 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
KIBARUS, Mercy Jerotich 25/02/1984 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 13/09/2019 8 years ineligibility -- Since 13.09.19 Doping Presence
Use
Norandrosterone Out-of-competition test, Cape Town, RSA & In competition test, Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, Cape Town, RSA
KATUA, Rosemary Mumo 10/08/1996 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 22/10/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 22.10.23 Doping Presence
Use
triamcinolone acetonide In competiton test, at Jakarta Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, Jakarta, INA
KIPRUGUT KOSGEY, Martin 21/03/1989 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 30/05/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 30.05.23 Doping Presence
Use
methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
KIPYOKEI, Diana Chemtai 05/05/1994 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 11/10/2021 6 years ineligibility -- Since 11.10.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tampering In competiton test, at B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA, USA
BARSOSIO, Agness Jeruto 05/08/1982 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) -- 5 years ineligibility -- Since 09.05.22 Doping Use Athlete Biological Passport Athlete Biological Passport Case
WAMBUI (GICHIA), Tabitha 29/12/1983 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 19/09/2021 7 years ineligibility -- 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 -- Since 29.08.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Norandrosterone, Tampering In competiton test, P&O Antrim Coast Half Marathon, Larne - Elite Event, GBR
KOMEN, Purity Temutai 01/05/1998 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 13/10/2022 6 years ineligibility -- Since 13.10.22 Doping Presence
Use
Norandrosterone & Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit In competiton test, at 58th CISM World Military Cross-Country Championship, Beja, POR
KUNYUGA, Michael Njenga 27/07/1987 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 15/05/2022 8 years ineligibility -- Since 15.05.22 Doping Presence
Use
19-norandrosterone In competiton test, at Rimi Riga Marathon, Riga, LAT
WANGARI, James 23/03/1994 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 06/11/2022 8 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) -- Since 06.11.22 Doping Presence
Use
Norandrosterone In competiton test, at EDP Porto Marathon, Porto, POR
CHEPCHIRCHIR, Sarah 27/07/1984 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 05/11/2023 8 years ineligibility -- Since 05.11.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS ( Testosterone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) In competiton test, at Bangsaen42 Chonburi Marathon, Chon Buri, THA
EKIRU, Titus 02/01/1992 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 16/05/2021 10 years ineligibility -- Since 16.05.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Triamcinolone acetonide , Tampering In competiton test, at Generali Milano Marathon, Milano, Italy,
JEMUTAI (KIPLIMO) Joyce 28/12/1988 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 14/04/2019 12 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) -- Since 14.04.19 Doping Presence
Use
Norandrosterone & Tampering, Complicity In competiton test, at Marathon du lac lac d’Annecy haute Savoie, 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
NDIWA, Calisters Kwemoi 13/03/1995 KEN Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 20/05/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 20.05.24 Doping Presence
Use
Trenbolone Out-of-competition test, in KEN
KIBET, Elkana 08/12/1995 KEN Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 29/10/2023 2 years ineligibility -- Since 29.10.23 Doping Presence
Use
Methylprednisolone In competition test at Standard Chartered Marathon - Nairobi
LANGAT, Charles Kipkkurui 28/04/1996 KEN Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 06/08/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 06.08.24 Doping Presence
Use
Furosemide Out-of-competition test, in KEN
BELET, Joshua Kiplangat 10/02/1998 KEN Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 20/09/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 20.09.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
JEMUTAI (KOSGEI), Sharon 02/05/1998 KEN Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 30/10/2022 4 years ineligibility -- Since 30.10.22 Doping Presence
Use
Trimetazidine In competiton test, at Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes, Nice, FRA
CHEPKOECH, Josephine -- KEN Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 18/02/2024 7 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) -- Since 18.02.24 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS ( 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) In competiton test, in Zurich Maratón de Sevilla, Sevilla, ESP
SAWE, Mathew -- KEN Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 26/04/2022 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original sanction -- Since 26.04.22 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Triamcinolone acetonide & Tampering In competiton test, at Kenyan Championships, Nairobi, KEN
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