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.
Complete list of sanctions for Doping and Non-Doping Violations*
*The list of currently suspended persons was last updated on 1 July 2026. Please note that it is intended for information only and should not be relied upon from a legal perspective.
| 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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| KIGEN, Caroline Jepchumba | 11/01/1995 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/08/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | 04/12/2027 | 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 | |
| SUMGONG, Jemima Jelagat | 25/05/1985 | KEN | Athlete | F | Marathon | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/02/2021 | 8 years ineligibility | 20/02/2028 | Since 28.02.17 | Doping |
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EPO; Tampering (production of forged medical document in the context of her disciplinary proceedings) | Out-of-competition test, Kapsabet, KEN |
| CHERONO, Lawrence | 12/08/2000 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 22/08/2025 | 7 years ineligibility | 21/09/2028 | Since 23.05.22 | Doping |
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Trimetazidine & Tampering | Out-of-competition test in KEN | |
| NYABOKE (NYANAMBA), Vane | 15/04/1992 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/05/2023 | 7 years & 4 months ineligibility | 19/07/2026 | Since 29.08.21 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone, Tampering | In competition test, P&O Antrim Coast Half Marathon, Larne - Elite Event, GBR | |
| NALYANYA, Eglay Nafuna | 31/05/1984 | KEN | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 20/06/2012 | 8 years ineligibility | 16/06/2026 | Since 01.02.22 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone , Tampering | In competition test, Nationales Breuninger Hallenmeeting, Erfurt, GER | |
| RIONORIPO, Purity Cherotich | 28/09/1999 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/11/2022 | 5 years ineligibility | 19/05/2026 | Since 30.05.22 | Doping |
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Furosemide, Tampering | Out-of-competition test, in Eldoret, KEN | |
| EKIRU, Titus | 23/01/1998 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 08/12/2024 | 10 years ineligibility | 07/01/2029 | Since 16.05.21 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide , Tampering | In competition test, at Generali Milano Marathon, Milano, Italy, | |
| KIPYOKEI, Diana Chemtai | 10/02/1998 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/09/2023 | 6 years ineligibility | 12/02/2028 | Since 11.10.21 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tampering | In competition test, at B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA, USA | |
| SAWE, Mathew | 28/02/2001 | KEN | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 12/04/2023 | 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original sanction | 14/05/2027 | Since 26.04.22 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide & Tampering | In competition test, at Kenyan Championships, Nairobi, KEN |
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| LIMO, Brian | 18/08/2001 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 04/12/2023 | 5 years ineligibility | 05/03/2027 | Since 05.04.25-25.11.25 | Doping |
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Salbutamol & Tampering | In competition test, at Drammen 10K-5K, Marienlyst Stadion, Drammen, NOR & Tampering | |
| CHEBET, Sheila | 31/10/1990 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 03/07/2013 | 5 years ineligibility | 06/11/2029 | Since 25.08.24 | Doping |
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Tramadol | In competition test at NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, Hyderabad, IND | |
| WAMBUI (GICHIA), Tabitha | 25/10/1986 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 21/07/2022 | 7 years ineligibility | 23/03/2058 | Since 19.09.21 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone, Tampering | In competition test, Copenhagen Half Marathon, Copenhagen, DNK | |
| LEMPUS, Betty Wilson | 01/01/1989 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 16/08/2023 | 5 years ineligibility | 25/12/2027 | Since 05.09.21 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tampering | In competition test, at Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, FRA | |
| KOSGEI, Henry Cheruiyot | 25/10/1999 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 05/01/2024 | 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 | |
| LOWOTO, Jonastoh | 08/09/1993 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 07/04/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 12/05/2029 | Since 26.04.25-10.06.25 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| KURGAT, Ronald | 01/01/2001 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 10/03/2024 | 6 years ineligibility | 28/04/2027 | Since 27.10.24 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test at Standard Chartered Marathon, Nairobi, KEN & In competition test at Hainan Danzhou Marathon, Danzhou, CNH | |
| LOHALITH, Anjelina Nadai | 01/01/1995 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/03/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 29/04/2027 | Since 30.03.24 | Doping |
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trimetazidine | In competition test at, 45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd, SRB | |
| KORIR, Albert | 12/04/2002 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/03/2022 | 5 years ineligibility | 10/05/2026 | Since 03.10.25-08.01.26 | Doping |
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Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| KOROS, Collins | 07/08/1988 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 23/05/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 15/07/2029 | Since 10.12.22 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competition test, in KEN | |
| KOIGI, Alice | 10/11/2002 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 14/05/2024 | 2 years ineligibility | 10/06/2027 | Since 26.10.25-09.12.25 | Doping |
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Methylprednisolone | In competition test, at Jakarta Running Festival, Jakarta, INA | |
| KUNYUGA, Michael Njenga | 01/08/1997 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 29/10/2023 | 8 years ineligibility | 05/02/2027 | Since 15.05.22 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competition test, at Rimi Riga Marathon, Riga, LAT |
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| KOSGEI, Vivian | 04/11/2002 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 27/06/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | 03/07/2027 | Since 27.01.24 | Doping |
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Trimetazidine | In competition test at 3rd AK Track And Field Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, KEN | |
| LANGAT, Charles Kipkkurui | 09/03/2004 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 01/04/2024 | 5 years ineligibility | 27/05/2027 | Since 20.07.24 | Doping |
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Furosemide & Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | Amended sanction & ADRV | |
| KOSGEI, Japheth | 23/09/1972 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 23/03/2024 | 2 years ineligibility | 24/04/2027 | Since 05.11.23 | Doping |
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triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at Athlétisme / Course de fond - Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes NICE - CANNES | |
| LAGAT, Alex | 04/10/2001 | KEN | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 30/12/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 27/05/2027 | Since 03.09.23 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, in Tychy Half Marathon, Tychy, POL |