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 March 2026. 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
CHEPKOECH, Josephine -- KEN Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 18/02/2024 7 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) 06/05/2031 Since 18.02.24 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS ( 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) In competiton test, in Zurich Maratón de Sevilla, Sevilla, ESP
SUMMY, . 21/05/2003 IND Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 26/08/2024 2 years ineligibility 13/10/2026 Since 26.08.24-14.10.24 Doping Presence
Use
Clomifene Out-of-competition test, in IND
KIBARUS, Mercy Jerotich 25/02/1984 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 13/09/2019 8 years ineligibility 04/12/2027 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
KEMBOI, Judy Jelagat 26/06/1999 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 08/04/2025 2 years ineligibility 05/08/2027 Since 08.04.25-06.08.25 Doping Presence
Use
Hydrochlorothiazide Out-of-competition test, in KEN
KALE, Madhuri 23/01/1998 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 08/12/2024 4 years ineligibility 07/01/2029 Since 08.12.24-08.01.25 Doping Presence
Use
Mephentermine In competition test, at IndianOil WNC Navy Half Marathon, Mumbai, IND
MWASYA, Jarinter Mawia 30/12/1996 KEN Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 26/11/2022 4 years ineligibility 30/08/2027 Since 26.11.22 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) & Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol,5βAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) Out-of-competition test in KEN
CHESANG, Esther 26/10/1994 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 20/02/2022 4 years ineligibility 10/05/2026 Since 20.02.22 Doping Presence
Use
Triamcinolone acetonide In competition test, at National Cross Country Championships, Kajiado, KEN
CHIRITA, Rodica 26/10/1976 ROU Athlete F Road Running Long Distance (3000m+) 08/12/2005 Lifetime ban Lifetime ban Since 08.12.15 Doping Presence
Use
Stanozolol Out of competition test, Bucharest, ROU
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 Presence
Use
Tampering
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
CHERUTO, Isgah 28/08/1989 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 08/01/2023 4 years ineligibility 17/04/2027 Since 08.01.23 Doping Presence
Use
19-norandrosterone In competiton test, in Rift Valley, KEN
JEMUTAI (KIPLIMO) Joyce 28/12/1988 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 14/04/2019 12 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) 05/07/2035 Since 14.04.19 Doping Presence
Use
Norandrosterone & Tampering, Complicity In competiton test, at Marathon du lac lac d’Annecy haute Savoie, FRA
NIRMLA, Sheoran 15/07/1995 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 28/12/2022 8 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) 06/08/2031 Since 28.12.22 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) Out-of-competition test, in IND
ORLOVA, Elena -- RUS Athlete F Athlete Support Personnel 17/05/2019 6 years ineligibility 20/08/2026 Doping Failure to Comply with a Demand; Failure to Comply with an Order of the Disciplinary Tribunal; Proceedings brought under Article 12 ADR Failure to Comply with a Demand; Failure to Comply with an Order of the Disciplinary Tribunal ; Proceedings brought under Article 12 ADR
YANG, Mengqi 01/12/1988 CHN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 26/11/2023 4 years ineligibility 25/08/2028 Since 26.11.23 Doping Presence
Use
roxadustat (FG-4592) In competiton test, at 2023 Guizhou Tongren·Mount Fanjing Winter Marathon, CHN
PAVLYSH, Vita 15/01/1969 UKR Athlete F Shot Put Throws 05/03/2004 Lifetime ban (2nd ADRV) Lifetime ban Since 05.03.04 Doping Presence
Use
Stanozolol In competition test, IAAF Wolrd Indoor Championships, Budapest, HUN
ONYIA, Josephine 15/07/1986 ESP Athlete F 100m Hurdles Sprints (400m or less) 21/08/2015 Lifetime ban (3rd ADRV) Lifetime ban Since 01.08.15 Doping Presence
Use
Metenolone In competition test, Campeonato de Atletismo de Espana , Castellon, ESP
MICHIRA, Morine Gesare 28/11/2002 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 25/03/2025 2 years ineligibility 24/06/2027 Since 25.03.25 Doping Presence
Use
Higenamine & Octodrine In competition test at Stramilano Half Marathon, Milano, ITA
GRAZIELE, Zarri 26/02/1998 BRA Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 23/01/2024 3 years ineligibility 22/01/2027 Since 23.01.24 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol, Androsterone, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone, Epitestosterone) Out-of-competition test, in BRA
CHERUTO, Monica 04/01/1986 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 24/09/2023 4 years ineligibility 01/01/2028 Since 24.09.23 Doping Presence
Use
The GC/C/IRMS result for 19-Norandrosterone is consistent with an exogenous origin In competiton test, at Marathon Beneva de Montréal, Montréal, CAN
BAYBOLATOVA, Salimat 21/12/1990 RUS Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 01/04/2021 4 years ineligibility 03/07/2029 Since 01.04.21 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
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 Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, at Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong, HKG
OKON, Glory 25/08/2000 NGR Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 02/12/2021 4 years ineligibility 25/01/2026 Since 02.12.21 Doping Presence
Use
Metenolone Out-of-competition test, in NGR
BARSOSIO, Stellah Jepngetich 12/03/1993 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 11/06/2022 4 years ineligibility 16/08/2026 Since 06.07.22 Doping Presence
Use
Trimetazidine Out-of-competition test, in KEN
KIPKIRUI, Caroline Chepkoech 26/05/1994 KAZ Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 27/11/2023 2 years ineligibility 20/02/2026 Since 27.11.23 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months
TJOKA, Mamorallo 25/10/1984 LES Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 07/10/2018 8 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) 06/10/2026 Since 07.10.18 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
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