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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| NAWOWUNA, Alice Aprot | 17/04/1992 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/06/2012 | 4 years ineligibility | 16/06/2026 | Since 28.05.22 | Doping |
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Letrozole | Out-of-competition test, 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 | |
| RENJU, Keneth Kiprop | 17/12/1989 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/06/2012 | 5 years ineligibility | 10/01/2027 | Since 20.03.22 | Doping |
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Methasterone | In competition test, Prague Half Marathon, Prague, CZE | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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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| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| ROTICH, Joan Nancy | 05/04/1993 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/08/2018 | 4 years ineligibility with 4 years added to the original sanction | 23/02/2027 | Since 11.01.19 | Doping |
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Violation of the Prohibition of Participation during ineligibility | Violation of the Prohibition of Participation during ineligibility | |
| KIPKOECH, Allan | 12/12/1998 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 22/03/2020 | 4 years ineligibility | 29/11/2027 | Since 31.08.23 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone , 5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| KIPRONO, Brenda Jerotich | 02/12/1993 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/12/2020 | 4 years ineligibility | 03/04/2029 | Since 21.07.23 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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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| CHELANGAT, Betty | 08/02/1998 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 21/09/2021 | 3 years ineligibility | 26/10/2027 | 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 | |
| SYOMBUA, Everlyne | 05/05/1994 | KEN | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 11/10/2021 | 4 years ineligibility | 26/06/2028 | Since 12.06.22 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competition test,at Mt Kenya Mountain Running - February ICT, KEN | |
| 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 |