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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| CHESANG, Sheila Jepkosgei | 01/01/2008 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 13/05/2025 | 2 years ineligibility | 17/06/2028 | Since 06.10.24 | Doping |
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Methylprednisolone | In competition test, at Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon, Kuala Lumpur, MAS | |
| CHEBET, Brenda | 29/10/1995 | KEN | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 16/04/2014 | 3 years ineligibility | 13/06/2026 | Since 08.07.23 | Doping |
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Methasterone | In competition test, at Trials for World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, KEN |
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| BARSOSIO, Agness Jeruto | 31/12/2002 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 05/04/2025 | 5 years ineligibility | 24/11/2030 | Since 09.05.22 | Doping |
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Athlete Biological Passport | Athlete Biological Passport Case | |
| KENDI, Cynthia | 02/07/1992 | KEN | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 04/10/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 08/09/2032 | Since 11.03.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competition test, in KEN | |
| TOO, Eliud Kibet | 01/05/1998 | KEN | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 13/10/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 05/07/2029 | Since 11.11.22 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone, 19-noretiocholanolone | In competition test, at Al Mouj Muscat Marathon, Muscat, OMA |
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| MWANGI, Hannah Wairimu | 08/04/1989 | KEN | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 27/03/2021 | 3 years ineligibility | 08/06/2026 | Since 25.02.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competition test, at 2nd Athletics Kenya Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, KEN |
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| BORURA, Esther Birundu | 14/09/1991 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/10/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | 08/12/2027 | Since 30.06.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | 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 | |
| GITAHI, Esther | 11/12/1996 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 13/03/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 14/04/2028 | Since 01.07.23-06.08.24 | Doping |
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Erythropoietin (EPO) | In competition test, at B.A.A. 5K, Boston, USA | |
| KIBET, Michael | 07/02/1999 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/06/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | 08/08/2027 | Since 01.11.22 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | Out-of-competition test in KEN | |
| 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 | |
| KIOKO, Nathan | 11/08/1997 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 23/12/2021 | 2 years ineligibility | 25/01/2030 | Since 02.02.25-24.03.25 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at Maratona Maga Circe, San Felice Circeo, ITA | |
| GIKONYO, John | 10/11/2002 | KEN | Athlete | M | Combined Events | 30/10/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 12/12/2026 | Since 02.03.23 | Doping |
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trimetazidine | Out-of-competition test, in 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 | |
| KIPKEMOI, Kevin Nash | 02/08/2004 | KEN | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 01/05/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 05/06/2026 | Since 02.11.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| ACHOL, Emmaculate Anyango | 29/06/1994 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 23/08/2025 | 6 years ineligibility | 02/08/2027 | Since 03.02.24 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) & EPO | in competition test, at Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km, KEN | |
| KIGEN, Nobert | 01/01/1995 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/03/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 29/04/2027 | Since 03.08.23 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol, 5αAdiol), Testosterone enanthate | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| CHEPKEMOI, Maurine | 09/09/1996 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 10/07/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 04/08/2028 | Since 03.11.23 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| MUTUA, Agenes Mueni | 21/11/1996 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/03/2023 | 5 years ineligibility | 06/06/2026 | Since 03.12.23 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) & Trimetazidine | In competition test, at Amazing Thailand Half Marathon Bangkok presented by Toyota, Bangkok, THA | |
| CHEPCHIRCHIR, Celestine | 10/01/1994 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/01/2021 | 5 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | 29/08/2032 | Since 03.12.23 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) & Exogenous Steroids after IRMS ( 5aAdiol, 5bAdiol) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN & In competition test, at Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso, Valencia, ESP | Amended sanction & ADRV | |
| OGOTI, Duke Osoro | 10/01/1998 | KEN | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 14/05/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | 11/08/2026 | Since 04.03.24 | Doping |
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Methasterone | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| KIRUI, Felix | 04/05/1990 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 06/11/2022 | 2 years ineligibility | 16/12/2026 | Since 04.05.25 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test at Durban International Marathon, Durban, RSA | |
| 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 |