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
RATHI, Vinit 05/08/2003 IND Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 22/10/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 22.10.23 Doping Presence
Use
darbepoetin (dEPO) Out-of-competition test, in IND
MELNIKOV, Alexey -- RUS Athlete M Athlete Support Personnel 07/04/2017 Lifetime ban as from 07/04/2017 Lifetime ban Doping Administration Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method Administration
FOSTER, Morgan 22/01/1976 NZL Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 30/09/2024 3 years ineligibility -- No Disqualification of results Doping Trafficking
Possession
Trafficking, Possession Trafficking, Possession
KIPTOO, Erick 15/11/1996 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 08/01/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 08.01.23 Doping Presence
Use
19-norandrosterone In competition test, in KEN
CHESANG, Esther 26/10/1994 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 20/02/2022 4 years ineligibility -- Since 20.02.22 Doping Presence
Use
Triamcinolone acetonide In competition test, at National Cross Country Championships, Kajiado, KEN
SINGH, Hari 01/01/1993 IND Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 20/10/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 20.10.23 Doping Presence
Use
stanozolol In competiton test, at 54th Inter Services Cross Country Championship 2023-24, Kerala, IND
MARU, Peter 03/04/2003 UGA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 19/03/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 19.03.23 Doping Presence
Use
trimetazidine In competiton test, at Semi Marathon de Lille, Lille, FRA
ALBERTI, Andrea 09/02/1972 ITA Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 12/06/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 12.06.24 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Etiocholanolone Androsterone Testosterone, 5aAdiol and 5bAdiol) In competiton test, at Castel Fiorentino, ITA
AJAYI, Yinka 11/08/1997 NGR Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 23/12/2021 4 years ineligibility and 4 years added to the original sanction -- Since 23.12.21 Doping Presence
Use
Metenolone & Tampering Out-of-competition test, in Iowa, USA
CHEBET, Brenda 16/03/2004 KEN Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 08/07/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 08.07.23 Doping Presence
Use
Methasterone In competiton test, at Trials for World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, KEN
DO NASCIMENTO, Daniel 28/07/1998 BRA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 04/07/2024 5 years ineligibility -- Since 04.07.24 Doping Presence
Use
Drostanolone, Metenolone, Nandrolone (19-nortestosterone), 19-norandrosterone, 19-noretiocholanolone Out-of-competition test, in BRA
BALTAZAR, Helen Daniela 08/09/1993 BOL Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 07/04/2024 5 years ineligibility -- Since 07.04.24 Doping Presence
Use
oxandrolone, stanozolol In competiton test, at 28ª Maratona International de São Paulo, São Paulo, BRA
KIRAN, Kiran 04/01/2001 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 12/05/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 12.05.24 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
KOROBKINA, Yelena 25/11/1990 RUS Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 02/07/2013 4 years ineligibility -- Since 02.07.13-24.07.16 Doping Use (LIMS & McLaren evidence) (LIMS & McLaren evidence)
ROBERTSON, Zane 14/11/1989 NZL Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 22/05/2022 8 years ineligibility -- Since 22.05.22 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Erythropoietin (EPO), Tampering In competiton test, at UKA - 2022 Great Manchester Run, GBR
KIBAKIN, Yegor 17/04/1992 RUS Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 20/06/2012 4 years ineligibility -- Since 20.06.12-19.06.16 Doping Use (LIMS evidence) (LIMS evidence)
CHERUTO, Isgah 28/08/1989 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 08/01/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 08.01.23 Doping Presence
Use
19-norandrosterone In competiton test, in Rift Valley, KEN
BUSHENDICH, Brian 15/04/2000 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 25/11/2023 6 years ineligibility -- Since 25.11.23 Doping Presence
Use
19-norandrosterone In competition test at Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km, KEN KEN
GUO, Liya 13/04/1995 CHN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 02/03/2025 3 years ineligibility -- Since 02.03.25 Doping Presence
Use
Methyltestosterone & Metandienone metabolites In competition test, at Wuxi Taihu Lake Queens Half Marathon, Wuxi, CHN
KIPCHUMBA KEMBOI, Emmanuel 01/10/1996 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 06/10/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 06.10.24 Doping Presence
Use
Triamcinolone acetonide In competition test, at EDP Lisbon Marathon, Lisboa - Elite Event, POR
KUMARI, Anjali 15/01/2000 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 15/01/2024 6 years ineligibility -- Since 15.01.24 Doping Presence
Use
Stanozolol & Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) In competition test, at 58th National Cross Country Athletics Championships 2024, IND
IDBAFDIL, Fouad 09/02/1988 MAR Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 08/08/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 08.08.23 Doping Presence
Use
EPO Out-of-competition test, in HUN
SUNITA. 31/03/1998 IND Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 31/08/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 31.08.24 Doping Presence
Use
Erythropoietin (EPO) & 19-norandrosterone In competition test, at 63rd National Open Athletics Championships 2024, Karnataka, IND
CHEPKOECH, Faith 12/05/2003 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 26/07/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 26.07.24 Doping Presence
Use
EPO Out-of-competition test, KEN
OZEL, Ziya -- TUR Athlete M Athlete Support Personnel 01/11/2014 Lifetime ban Lifetime ban Doping Administration Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method Administration of a prohibited substance
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