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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| LANGAT, Charles Kipkkurui Amended sanction | 28/04/1996 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 06/08/2024 | 5 years ineligibility | -- | Since 20.07.24 | Doping |
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Furosemide & Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| KONGA, Roncer Kipkorir | 16/12/1994 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 29/12/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 29.12.24-16.06.25 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| KETEMA (MAMO), Wondwosen | 29/09/1994 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 01/12/2019 | 12 years ineligibility | -- | Since 01.12.19 | Doping |
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Cathinone & Tampering | In competition test, Baoan Intenational Marathon, Shenzhen, CHN | |
| BENFARES, Sofia | 30/07/2004 | GER | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 11/01/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 11.01.24 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | Out-of-competition test, in GER | |
| REHMAN, Uzair | 07/12/1995 | PAK | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 27/05/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 27.05.23 | Doping |
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Trenbolone & Methylphenidate | In competiton test, in PAK | |
| CHELANGAT, Betty | 07/03/2003 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 08/07/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 08.07.23 | Doping |
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methasterone | In competiton test, at Trials For World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi | |
| KIMUTAI JEPTOO, Faith | 11/10/1991 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 21/07/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 21.07.23 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| SAMUEL, John Samuel | 18/05/1996 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 31/08/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 31.08.23 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| KAZARIN, Vladimir | -- | RUS | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 07/04/2017 | Lifeban as from 07/04/2017 | 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 | Possession, Trafficking, Administration | ||
| MENENZES Mickey | -- | IND | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 12/05/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 12.05.22 | Doping |
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Administration,Complicity | Administration,Complicity | |
| CIANO, Juan Diego | 02/12/1993 | ARG | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/12/2020 | 3 years & 8 months ineligibility and 4 years added to original sanction | -- | Since 20.12.20 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5aAdiol and 5bAdiol) & Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility | In competiton test, Argentinian Ch., Estadio Municipal Jorge Newbery, Rosario, ARG | |
| MORALES URZUA, Clara | 10/03/1975 | CHI | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 04/12/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 04.12.22 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | In competiton test, in CHI | |
| MENGXIANG, Li | 07/02/2002 | CHN | Athlete Support Personnel | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 08/07/2024 | Lifetime Ban | Lifetime ban | Doping |
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Possession, Administration | Possession, Administration | ||
| EL OTMANI, Said | 14/10/1991 | ITA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/11/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 12.11.23 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| ALGHAFLI, Mouza | 19/11/1989 | UAE | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 28/04/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 28.04.23 | Doping |
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methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) | In competiton test, at 2023 West Asian Athletics Championships, Doha, QAT | |
| BENFARES, Sara | 27/05/2001 | GER | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/09/2023 | 5 years ineligibility | -- | Since 30.09.23 | Doping |
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SARMS enobosarm (ostarine), erythropoietin (EPO), SARMS enobosarm (ostarine) | Out-of-competition test, in GER | |
| GUPTA, Suraj | 28/07/1999 | IND | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 24/05/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 24.05.24 | Doping |
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mephentermine | In competiton test, at Delhi State Summer Athletic Meet - 2024, New Delhi, IND | |
| KIGEN, Caroline Jepchumba | 01/01/1989 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 16/08/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 16.08.23 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS ( Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| BOUIDA, Adil | 27/05/1989 | MAR | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 11/12/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 11.12.22 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | In competiton test, atTifelt, MAR | |
| JEPCHIRCHIR, Sophy | 15/11/1993 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 07/04/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 07.04.24 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol, Androsterone, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) | In competiton test, at Milano Marathon, Milano, ITA | |
| LANGAT, Charles Kipkkurui | 28/04/1996 | KEN | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 06/08/2024 | 2 years ineligibility | -- | Since 06.08.24 | Doping |
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Furosemide | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| TELLO ZUNIGA, John | 04/05/1986 | COL | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/07/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 30.07.23 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | In competiton test, at Media Maratona de Bogotá, Bogotá, COL | |
| SHARMA, Reena | -- | IND | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | -- | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 09.06.22 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | In competiton test, at Khelo India Youth Games 2021", Panchkula, IND | |
| GHEBRESELASSIE (Ghebrelasie), Merhawi (Merharwi) | 06/04/1992 | FRA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 08/10/2023 | 2 years ineligibility | -- | Since 08.10.23 | Doping |
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triamcinolone acetonide | In competiton test, at Munich Marathon, Munich, GER | |
| ZUBKOVA, Nadezhda | 21/01/2005 | RUS | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 31/01/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 31.01.25 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit |