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.
| Name | Date of Birth | Nationality | Role | Sex | Discipline 1 | Discipline 2 | Infraction Date | Sanction | Ineligibile Until | Disqualification Period | Infraction Type | ADRV Rules | ||
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| WODAJ ETAFERAHU, Temesgen | 09/11/1977 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 16/08/2008 | 12 years ineligibility | -- | Since 20.10.19 | Doping |
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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 | |
| WONDEMAGEGN, Zerfe | 26/02/2002 | ETH | Athlete | F | 3000m SC | Jumps | 22/08/2023 | 5 years ineligibility | 19/10/2028 | Since 22.08.23 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO), Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS ( Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol), Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone ) | In competition test, in HUN |
| WORTESA, Jemila | -- | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 15/10/2018 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 15.06.25 | Doping |
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Erythropoietin (EPO) | In competition test, at Guiyang Marathon, Guiyang, CHN | |
| AMAN, Mohammed | 13/02/2002 | ETH | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 29/12/2024 | 8 years ineligibility | 16/03/2030 | Since 30.01.21-15.02.21 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit & Tampering | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit & Tampering | Amended sanction & ADRV | |
| Amena, Aberash Mutala | 02/03/1994 | ETH | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 03/10/2005 | 3 years ineligibility | 07/01/2031 | Since 21.07.24 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS ( Testosterone, Etiocholanolone, Androsterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol) | In competition test, at Amazing Thailand Pattaya Half Marathon Presented by MAMA, Pattaya, THA | |
| ANMAW, Adane | 14/06/2000 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 27/05/2023 | 5 years ineligibility | 26/05/2026 | Since 04.04.25-05.11.25 | Doping |
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Use of Aminovel infusions & Tampering | Use of Aminovel infusions & Tampering | |
| ARARSE, Jemal | 20/09/2001 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 08/08/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 07/08/2026 | Since 21.11.24-25.02.25 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS ( Testosterone, Etiocholanolone, Androsterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol) | Out-of-competition test, in ETH | |
| BALCHA, Ebesie Ayele | 21/06/2002 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 21/04/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 20/04/2027 | Since 12.03.23 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) |
In competition test, at Meishan Renshou Half Marathon, Meishan, CHN |
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| BERIHUN, Brtukan Adeba | 15/01/2004 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Jump | Jumps | 24/02/2021 | 8 years ineligibility plus 4 years ineligibility | 22/11/2027 | Since 13.11.16 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids, Prednisone & Prednisolone & Participation During Ineligibility | In competition test, Al Mouj Muscat Marathon , Muscat, OMA |
| CHELUKE, Bone | 19/07/1997 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 05/09/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 31/10/2027 | Since 15.10.23-05.12.25 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol, 5βAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) | In competition test, at the 33rd Dalian Marathon, Dalian, CHN | |
| DAMTE KUASHU, Taye | 28/07/1992 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/01/2025 | 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original sanction | 04/03/2029 | Since 07.11.21 | Doping |
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Clomifene &Tampering | Tampering | |
| GELAW, Getaye | 04/07/2006 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 08/07/2024 | 6 years ineligibility | 18/08/2027 | Since 05.09.21 | Doping |
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EPO | In competition test, 9 Eylul Izmir Half Marathon, Izmir, TUR | |
| GEMECHU, Tsehay | 27/07/1993 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 05/04/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 10/06/2028 | Since 22.03.20 | Doping |
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Use | Use | |
| GIRMA (ARIT), Taye | 08/04/1999 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 29/09/2023 | 5 years ineligibility | 04/10/2028 | Since 06.04.21 | Doping |
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EPO | In competition test, EthiopianCh., Addis Abeba, ETH | |
| JIMMA, Fantu Eticha | 25/10/2001 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 18/03/2024 | 5 years ineligibility | 28/04/2028 | Since 20.01.23 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | In competition test, at Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong, HKG | |
| KETEMA (MAMO), Wondwosen | 12/07/1987 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/12/2023 | 12 years ineligibility | 22/02/2027 | Since 01.12.19 | Doping |
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Cathinone & Tampering | In competition test, Baoan Intenational Marathon, Shenzhen, CHN | |
| MAMITE, Gemene | 01/01/2004 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/12/2023 | 6 years ineligibility | 05/02/2027 | Since 11.05.25-11.11.25 | Doping |
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Erythropoietin (EPO) & Dexamethasone | In competition test, at Athletics Championship a the Sport Academy Campus, Addis Ababa, ETH & at Under 20 (Twenty) Ethiopian Youth Championship in Dire Dawa, ETH | |
| MAMO, Adeledelew | 03/04/1961 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/03/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 25/10/2027 | Since 12.12.24 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| MANDEFIRO, Firegenet Ayalew | 17/03/2001 | ETH | Athlete | F | Marathon | Long Distance (3000m+) | 22/09/2023 | 8 years ineligibility | 20/11/2026 | Since 26.08.18 | Doping |
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EPO, Tampering (2nd ADRV) | In competition test, 21k Ciudad de Guatemala , Guatemala, GTM; Art 2.5 ADR - Tampering |
| PIOLANTI, Raphael | 08/05/1992 | FRA | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 13/04/2019 | Lifetime Ban | Lifetime ban | Doping |
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Administration & Possession | Administration, Possession | ||
| ZOZZOLI, Gilles | 09/01/1990 | FRA | Athlete | M | Fitness | 14/08/2013 | 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period | -- | Since 07.04.18 | Doping |
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Trenbolone, Clenbuterol, Testosterone after IRMS, Tamoxifen and Participation During Ineligibility  | In competition test, Top de Colmar, Colmar, FRA | |
| BEAULLIERS, Jean Philippe | 15/01/1997 | FRA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 09/11/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 01/12/2028 | Since 09.03.24 | Doping |
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The GC/C/IRMS result for Boldenone and/or boldenone metabolite(s) is consistent with an exogenous origin | In competition test, at CHAMPIONNATS DE FRANCE DE CROSS-COUNTRY - ATHLETISME, FRA | |
| FALL, Mouhamadou | 28/11/2002 | FRA | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 23/03/2025 | 18 months ineligibility | 24/06/2027 | Since 16.06.22 | Doping |
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3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | |
| FRERE, Mehdi | 15/06/1993 | FRA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 13/12/2024 | 2 years ineligibility | 09/02/2028 | Since 22.02.24 | Doping |
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3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | |
| GARCIA, PALAU Sabastien | 26/05/1996 | FRA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 16/08/2022 | 8 years ineligibility | 06/09/2026 | Since 25.03.18 | Doping |
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Refusal | In competition test, Trail de la côte chatillonaise, Massingy, FRA & out-of-competition test, Dijon, FRA |