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
TAFA, Shume 12/08/1992 ETH Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 26/03/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 26.03.23 Doping Presence
Use
5-methylhexan-2-amine (1,4- dimethylpentylamine) In competiton test,at SCO Kunming International Marathon, Kunming, CHN
KIMAIYO JEMUTAI, Sally -- KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 13/05/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 13.05.23 Doping Presence
Use
Triamcinolone acetonide In competition test, in Yangquan, CHN
TELLO ZUNIGA, John 04/05/1986 COL Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 30/07/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 30.07.23 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, at Media Maratona de Bogotá, Bogotá, COL
CHELANGAT, Rosemary 23/07/1978 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 16/08/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 16.08.23 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
WACHIRA, Ibrahim Mukunga 12/12/1989 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 10/09/2022 6 years ineligibility -- Since 10.09.22 Doping Presence
Use
19-norandrosterone, tamoxifen In competiton test, at Tallinn Half Marathon, Tallinn, EST
GHEBRESELASSIE (Ghebrelasie), Merhawi (Merharwi) 06/04/1992 FRA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 08/10/2023 2 years ineligibility -- Since 08.10.23 Doping Presence
Use
triamcinolone acetonide In competiton test, at Munich Marathon, Munich, GER
WELDEMICAEL, Kibrom 01/02/1987 ERI Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 05/05/2024 6 years ineligibility -- Since 05.05.24 Doping Presence
Use
EPO, furosemide In competiton test, at Generali Genève Marathon, Geneva, SUI
KUMAR PATEL, Ranjeet 17/12/1993 IND Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 28/04/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 28.04.24 Doping Presence
Use
darbepoetin (dEPO) In competiton test, at Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru, Bengaluru, IND
CHESANG, Sheila Jepkosgei 17/07/1986 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 06/10/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 06.10.24 Doping Presence
Use
Methylprednisolone In competition test, at Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon, Kuala Lumpur, MAS
ALGHAFLI, Mouza 19/11/1989 UAE Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 28/04/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 28.04.23 Doping Presence
Use
methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) In competiton test, at 2023 West Asian Athletics Championships, Doha, QAT
EKIRU, Titus 02/01/1992 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 16/05/2021 10 years ineligibility -- Since 16.05.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Triamcinolone acetonide , Tampering In competiton test, at Generali Milano Marathon, Milano, Italy,
YADAV, Adesh 03/02/1999 IND Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 27/09/2021 4 years ineligibility -- Since 27.09.21 Doping Presence
Use
Erythropoietin (EPO), Darbepoetin (dEPO) In competition test, Indian U23 Ch., JLN Stadium, New Delhi, IND
ZAMORA, Ernesto Andres 13/04/1983 URU Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 06/01/2024 4 years ineligibility -- Since 06.01.24-20.02.24 Doping Presence
Use
Methyltestosterone, Methandriol, Metandienone In competition test, at 10K San Fernando, Maldonado, URU
MUGHETTI, Nicola 28/11/1991 ITA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 20/02/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 20.02.23 Doping Presence
Use
GW 1516 Out-of-competition test in, ITA
BOUIDA, Adil 27/05/1989 MAR Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 11/12/2022 4 years ineligibility -- Since 11.12.22 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, atTifelt, MAR
SAMUEL, John Samuel 18/05/1996 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 31/08/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 31.08.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
KIMUTAI, Wesley Kipkemoi 28/12/1995 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 12/10/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 12.10.23 Doping Presence
Use
Trimetazidine Out-of-competition test, in KEN
ALAJMI, Abdulaziz 11/03/1990 KUW Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 22/11/2022 4 years ineligibility -- Since 22.11.22 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, Testosterone, 5αAdiol) Out-of-competition test in KUW
KIRULKAR, Pradhan 03/10/2002 IND Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 15/12/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 15.12.24 Doping Presence
Use
Meldonium In competition test, at Bajaj Alianz Pune Half Marathon, IND
KIPROP KIPYEGO, Reuben 21/08/1996 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 12/03/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 12.03.24 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months
MORALES URZUA, Clara 10/03/1975 CHI Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 04/12/2022 3 years ineligibility -- Since 04.12.22 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, in CHI
BARBI, Roberto 25/03/1965 ITA Athlete M Road Running Long Distance (3000m+) 20/07/2008 38 years ineligibility -- Since 20.07.2008 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Ephedrine & EPO, Participation During Ineligibility In competition test, Mezza Maratona Mende, FRA
SHARMA, Reena -- IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) -- 4 years ineligibility -- Since 09.06.22 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, at Khelo India Youth Games 2021", Panchkula, IND
BENFARES, Sara 27/05/2001 GER Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 30/09/2023 5 years ineligibility -- Since 30.09.23 Doping Presence
Use
SARMS enobosarm (ostarine), erythropoietin (EPO), SARMS enobosarm (ostarine) Out-of-competition test, in GER
KIPRONO, Brenda Jerotich 25/05/1997 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 21/07/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 21.07.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
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