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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| MELLY, Johnston | 01/01/1998 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 22/10/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 22.10.22 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) | In competiton test, at AK Cross Country Series , KEN | |
| MUGHETTI, Nicola | 28/11/1991 | ITA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/02/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 20.02.23 | Doping |
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GW 1516 | Out-of-competition test in, ITA | |
| EKIRU, Titus | 02/01/1992 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 16/05/2021 | 10 years ineligibility | -- | Since 16.05.21 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide , Tampering | In competiton test, at Generali Milano Marathon, Milano, Italy, | |
| KHAN, Anis | 08/03/2005 | PAK | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 01/09/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 01.09.24 | Doping |
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Methasterone | Out-of-competition test, in PAK | |
| ANJUM, Naveed | 10/02/2002 | PAK | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 08/10/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 08.10.24 | Doping |
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Oxymetholone,Methasterone | In competition test, in PAK | |
| MUTLUSOY, Erol | 16/06/1976 | TUR | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 24/05/2014 | Lifetime Ban | Lifetime ban | Doping |
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Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method | Administration of a prohibited substance | ||
| KENDI, Cynthia | 23/08/1999 | KEN | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 11/03/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 11.03.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competiton test, in KEN | |
| ISMAIL, Mohamed Ahmed Gouda | -- | SUD | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 30/12/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 30.12.23 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| CHERONO, Lawrence | 07/08/1988 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 23/05/2022 | 7 years ineligibility | -- | Since 23.05.22 | Doping |
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Trimetazidine & Tampering | Out-of-competition test in KEN | |
| MOHAMMED, Karokh Salih | -- | IRQ | Athlete | M | -- | Lifetime ban | Lifetime ban | Since 16.11.22 | Doping |
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Possession, Trafficking, Administration, Complicity | Possession, Trafficking, Administration, Complicity | ||
| RAJPUT, Ranjana | 20/12/2004 | IND | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 27/02/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 27.02.24 | Doping |
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darbepoetin (dEPO) | In competiton test, at Khelo India University Games 2023, Assam, IND | |
| HORN, Carina | 09/03/1989 | RSA | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 18/06/2022 | 2nd ADRV 6 years ineligibility | -- | Since 18.06.22 | Doping |
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Clenbuterol | In competition test, at VI Ordizia Grand Prix, Ordizia, ESP | |
| MORE, Vivek | 12/02/2001 | IND | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 15/12/2024 | 5 years ineligibility | -- | Since 15.12.24 | Doping |
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Darbepoetin (dEPO), Meldonium, Mephentermine | In competition test, at Bajaj Allianz Pune Half Marathon | |
| KOSGEI, Henry Cheruiyot | 01/11/1983 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 07/12/2019 | Lifetime ban | Lifetime ban | Since 07.12.19 | Doping |
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Methylprednisolone & Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility | In competition test, Mini Marathon de Yaoundé, Yaoundé, CMR | |
| MOKHNEV, Vladimir | -- | RUS | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 01/01/2007 | 10 years ineligibility | -- | 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 of a prohibited substance, Trafficking of a prohibited substance, Administration of a prohibited substance | ||
| HAKIZIMANA, John | 26/10/1996 | RWA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 27/08/2023 | 2 years ineligibility | -- | Since 27.08.23 | Doping |
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triamcinolone acetonide | In competiton test, at World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Nemzeti Atlétikai Központ, Budapest, HUN | |
| KARANJA, James Gikunga | 10/07/1997 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 10/09/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 10.09.23 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone | In competiton test, at Scenic Half Marathon, Krabi, THA | |
| YADAV, Adesh | 03/02/1999 | IND | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 27/09/2021 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 27.09.21 | Doping |
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Erythropoietin (EPO), Darbepoetin (dEPO) | In competition test, Indian U23 Ch., JLN Stadium, New Delhi, IND | |
| . Vandana | 15/09/1999 | IND | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/02/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 25.02.24 | Doping |
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19-Norandrosterone & erythropoietin (EPO) | In competiton test, at Khelo India Univeristy Games 2023, IND | |
| LYSENKO, Olena | 14/07/1984 | UKR | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 17/12/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 17.12.23 | Doping |
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meldonium | In competiton test, in UKR | |
| CHESANG, Sheila Jepkosgei | 17/07/1986 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 06/10/2024 | 2 years ineligibility | -- | Since 06.10.24 | Doping |
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Methylprednisolone | In competition test, at Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon, Kuala Lumpur, MAS | |
| BELL, Kenta | 16/03/1977 | AFG | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 01/07/2015 | Lifetime Ban | Lifetime ban | Doping |
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Administration, Trafficking, Possession and Complicity | Administration, Trafficking , Possession, Complicity | ||
| ARATHI R | -- | IND | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | -- | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 17.05.23 | Doping |
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Drostanolone | In competiton test, 26th National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships, Ranchi, IND | |
| SADILOVA, Natalya | 11/05/1977 | RUS | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/05/2019 | 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period | -- | Since 12.05.19 | Doping |
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Use or Attempted Use by an Athlete of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method & Evading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection, Violation of the Prohibition of Participation during ineligibility | In competition test, All Russian Trail Competitions, Ekaterinburg, RUS | |
| CARTER, Nesta | -- | JAM | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | -- | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 15.03.21 | Doping |
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Clomifene | Out-of-competition test, National Stadium, JAM |