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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| Amena, Aberash Mutala | 24/09/1993 | ETH | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 21/07/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 13/10/2027 | Since 21.07.24 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS ( Testosterone, Etiocholanolone, Androsterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol) | In competiton test, at Amazing Thailand Pattaya Half Marathon Presented by MAMA, Pattaya, THA | |
| DAMTE KUASHU, Taye | 12/02/1993 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 07/11/2021 | 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original sanction | 19/12/2029 | Since 07.11.21 | Doping |
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Clomifene &Tampering | Tampering | |
| 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 |
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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 | |
| 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 |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) | In competiton test, at Meishan Renshou Half Marathon, Meishan, CHN | |
| 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 competiton test, in HUN |
| 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 |
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EPO, Tampering (2nd ADRV) | In competition test, 21k Ciudad de Guatemala , Guatemala, GTM; Art 2.5 ADR - Tampering |
| 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 |
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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 |
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5-methylhexan-2-amine (1,4- dimethylpentylamine) | In competiton test,at SCO Kunming International Marathon, Kunming, CHN | |
| JIMMA, Fantu Eticha | 11/09/1987 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/02/2023 | 5 years ineligibility | 03/04/2028 | Since 20.01.23 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | In competiton test, at Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong, HKG | |
| 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 |
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Trenbolone, Clenbuterol, Testosterone after IRMS, Tamoxifen and Participation During Ineligibility  | In competition test, Top de Colmar, Colmar, FRA | |
| ALAÏS, Alexie | 09/10/1994 | FRA | Athlete | F | Javelin | Throws | 26/02/2023 | 18 months ineligibility | 25/07/2025 | Since 26.02.23 | Doping |
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sibutramine | In competiton test, at French Winter Throwing Championships, Stade d'Honneur Marcel Roustan, Salon-de-Provence, FRA |
| GHEBRESELASSIE (Ghebrelasie), Merhawi (Merharwi) | 06/04/1992 | FRA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 08/10/2023 | 2 years ineligibility | 25/07/2026 | Since 08.10.23 | Doping |
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triamcinolone acetonide | In competiton test, at Munich Marathon, Munich, GER | |
| GOLITIN, Amaury | 28/01/1997 | FRA | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 11/06/2021 | 4 years ineligibility | 18/06/2026 | Since 11.06.21 | Doping |
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3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months & Tampering | 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months & Tampering | |
| FRERE, Mehdi | 27/07/1996 | FRA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 22/02/2024 | 2 years ineligibility | 03/06/2026 | Since 22.02.24 | Doping |
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3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | |
| PIOLANTI, Raphael | 14/11/1967 | FRA | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | -- | Lifetime Ban | Lifetime ban | Doping |
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Administration & Possession | Administration, Possession | ||
| BEAULLIERS, Jean Philippe | 17/12/1973 | FRA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 09/03/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 25/09/2027 | 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 competiton test, at CHAMPIONNATS DE FRANCE DE CROSS-COUNTRY - ATHLETISME, FRA | |
| FALL, Mouhamadou | 25/02/1992 | FRA | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 16/06/2022 | 18 months ineligibility | 11/07/2026 | Since 16.06.22 | Doping |
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3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | |
| GARCIA, PALAU Sébastien | 04/08/1984 | FRA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/03/2018 | 8 years ineligibility | 09/10/2027 | 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 | |
| ABRAMYAN, Benik | 31/07/1985 | GEO | Athlete | M | Throws | 31/07/2021 | 7 years ineligibility | 02/08/2028 | Since 31.07.21 | Doping |
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Metandienone, Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone, Tamoxifen | Out-of-competition test in, JPN | |
| BENFARES, Sara | 27/05/2001 | GER | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/09/2023 | 5 years ineligibility | 22/01/2029 | Since 30.09.23 | Doping |
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SARMS enobosarm (ostarine), erythropoietin (EPO), SARMS enobosarm (ostarine) | Out-of-competition test, in GER | |
| BENFARES, Sofia | 30/07/2004 | GER | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 11/01/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | 25/02/2028 | Since 11.01.24 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | Out-of-competition test, in GER | |
| SCHNEIDERS, Paula | 20/02/2001 | GER | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 21/12/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | 18/01/2026 | Since 21.12.22 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| ZOTOS, Kyriakos | 17/01/1996 | GRE | Athlete | M | Throws | 05/06/2021 | 4 years ineligibility | 04/06/2025 | Since 05.06.21 | Doping |
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Metandienone | In competiton test, Panhellenic Track and Field Championship, GRE | |
| GELAOUZOS, Konstantinos | 21/11/1990 | GRE | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/10/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 30/11/2026 | Since 20.10.22 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | Out-of-competition test in ITA | |
| SKAFIDAS, George | -- | GRE | Athlete Support Personnel | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 01/01/2011 | Lifetime ban | Lifetime ban | Doping |
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Possession of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method, Trafficking or Attempted Trafficking in any Prohibted Substance or Prohibited Method, Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method | Tampering ; Possession of a prohibited substance; Trafficking, Administration of a prohibited substance |