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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| WAMBUI, Jackline | -- | KEN | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | -- | 2 years ineligibility | -- | Since 21.09.21-27.10.25 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone, Noretiocholanolone | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| MACHARIA, Esther | -- | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/12/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 16/01/2028 | Since 04.12.22 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol) | In competition test, at Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, Singapore, SGP | |
| KIPSANG, Brian | -- | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 21/06/2012 | 2 years ineligibility | 02/09/2034 | Since 16.03.25-01.05.25 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at Acea Run Rome the Marathon, Roma, ITA | |
| CHEMEITOI, Alfred Biwott | -- | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 13/04/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 09/04/2026 | Since 12.11.23 | Doping |
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19-noretiocholanolone, 19-norandrosterone, trimetazidine | In competition test, in Yunfu, CHN | |
| CHEPKURUI, Doreen | -- | KEN | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 08/02/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 08/09/2029 | Since 09.12.23 | Doping |
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Trimetazidine | In competition test in KEN | |
| KIPLAGAT, Cornelius Kibet | 17/06/1954 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 19/07/2024 | 5 years ineligibility | 08/08/2028 | Since 29.07.25 | Doping |
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Erythropoietin (EPO), Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| SAMUEL, John Samuel | 24/05/1961 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/03/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 22/03/2027 | Since 31.08.23 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| CHELANGAT, Rosemary | 19/09/1964 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 01/01/2017 | 4 years ineligibility | 31/12/1899 | Since 16.08.23 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| WACHIRA, Ibrahim Mukunga | 25/03/1965 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/07/2008 | 6 years ineligibility | 28/07/2047 | Since 10.09.22 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone, tamoxifen | In competition test, at Tallinn Half Marathon, Tallinn, EST | |
| KIPRUTO, Mike | 04/07/1971 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 10/06/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 14/06/2031 | Since 22.05.22 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competition test, Maratonina del Mare, Pescara, ITA | |
| 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 | |
| KIPROTICH, Faith Chepchirchir | 17/12/1973 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 09/03/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 25/09/2027 | Since 29.09.24 | Doping |
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`Norandrosterone | In competition test, at CZ Tilburg Ten Miles, Tilburg, NED | |
| KARANJA, Hezron | 28/03/1975 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 19/07/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | 31/12/1899 | Since 26.11.23 | Doping |
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triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, in Chuzhou, CHN | |
| WILSON, Kibet | 16/03/1977 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 01/07/2015 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 13.04.25-10.06.25 | Doping |
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Trimetazidine | In competition test, in CHN | |
| YEGON, Geoffrey | 22/06/1977 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 18/04/2009 | 2 years ineligibility | -- | Since 01.12.24 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, Singapore | |
| WANGARI, James | 24/07/1977 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 27/02/2008 | 8 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | -- | Since 06.11.22 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone | In competition test, at EDP Porto Marathon, Porto, POR | |
| MELLY, Johnston | 23/07/1978 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 16/08/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 28/10/2027 | Since 22.10.22 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) | In competition test, at AK Cross Country Series , KEN | |
| KIPRUTO, Rhonex | 19/07/1979 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/06/2023 | 5 years ineligibility | 31/08/2027 | Since 02.09.18-11.05.23 | Doping |
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Athlete Biological Passport | Athlete Biological Passport | |
| MAWIA, Lucy | 14/04/1981 | KEN | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 25/09/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | 03/07/2027 | Since 10.03.24 | Doping |
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methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) | In competition test, at Italian Cross Country Championships, Cassino - XC 8.0km, ITA | |
| SAMPERU, Mathew | 26/08/1982 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 15/07/2012 | 3 years ineligibility | 19/03/2027 | Since 23.11.25-23.01.26 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol, Androsterone, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) | In competition test, at Petamina ECO Runfest, Jakarata, INA | |
| TOO, Andrew | 01/01/1984 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 13/11/2016 | 4 years ineligibility | 21/06/2029 | Since 19.01.24 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5aAdiol &/or 5bAdiol) | In competition test, at National Police Service Cross Country Championships, Nairobi, KEN | |
| METO, Nancy Jelagat | 24/04/1984 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 04/07/2012 | 2 years ineligibility | 27/09/2026 | Since 12.06.24-11.08.24 | Doping |
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Furosemide | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| NDIWA, Calistus | 04/01/1986 | KEN | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 20/06/2012 | 3 years ineligibility | 16/06/2026 | Since 20.05.24 | Doping |
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Trenbolone | Out-of-competition test, in KEN |