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 February 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
COOPER, Cary 23/04/1969 USA Athlete Discus Throws 20/07/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 20.07.24 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
SUMMY, . 21/05/2003 IND Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 26/08/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 26.08.24-14.10.24 Doping Presence
Use
Clomifene Out-of-competition test, in IND
GUSAROVA, Inessa 29/10/1995 RUS Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 16/04/2014 2 years ineligibility -- Since 16.06.14-16.06.16 Doping Use LIMS (evidence) LIMS (evidence)
GITAHI, Esther 28/06/1998 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 01/07/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 01.07.23-06.08.24 Doping Presence
Use
Erythropoietin (EPO) In competition test, at B.A.A. 5K, Boston, USA
NDAMA, Solene 23/09/1998 FRA Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 18/05/2025 3 months ineligibility -- Since 18.05.25-16.10.25 Doping Presence
Use
Carboxy-THC greater than the Decision Limit In competition test, in FRA
CHERUTO, Monica 04/01/1986 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 24/09/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 24.09.23 Doping Presence
Use
The GC/C/IRMS result for 19-Norandrosterone is consistent with an exogenous origin In competiton test, at Marathon Beneva de Montréal, Montréal, CAN
JYOTI, . 05/07/1997 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 12/01/2025 3 years ineligibility -- Since 12.01.25-06.03.25 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
MICHIRA, Morine Gesare 28/11/2002 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 25/03/2025 2 years ineligibility -- Since 25.03.25 Doping Presence
Use
Higenamine & Octodrine In competition test at Stramilano Half Marathon, Milano, ITA
MERINGOR, Delvine Relin 01/08/1992 ROU Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 07/10/2022 3 years ineligibility -- Since 07.10.22 Doping Use Athlete Biological Passport Athlete Biological Passport
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 Presence
Use
trimetazidine In competiton test at, 45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd, SRB
CHERUIYOT, Lydia Cheptarus 27/01/2000 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 28/09/2025 2 years ineligibility -- Since 28.09.25-31.10.25 Doping Presence
Use
Triamcinolone acetonide In competition test, at Wecasablanca International Challenge, Casablanca, MAR
T.P., Aasa 01/02/1987 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 25/02/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 25.02.24 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5aAdiol and/or 5bAdiol) In competition test, at New Delhi National Marathon 2024, New Delhi, IND
ALSHATTI, Fatemah 28/08/2004 KUW Athlete F Jumps 01/01/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 01.01.24 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months
CEJA, Citli 30/04/2001 MEX Athlete F Javelin Throws 09/04/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 09.04.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Androsterone, Testosterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) In competiton test, at Encuentro FMAA César Moreno Bravo 2023, Centro Deportivo Olímpico Mexicano, Ciudad de México, MEX
CRISTIAN MOSCOTE, Citlali 15/04/1995 MEX Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 12/01/2025 3 years ineligibility -- Since 12.01.25-24.03.25 Doping Presence
Use
Octodrine (1,5-dimethylhexlamine) In competition test, at 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun, Valencia, ESP
KIMELI, Dorcas Jepchumba 05/07/1997 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 09/08/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 09.08.23 Doping Tampering Tampering Tampering
SCHNEIDERS, Paula -- GER Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) -- 3 years ineligibility -- Since 21.12.22 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
. Vandana 15/09/1999 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 25/02/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 25.02.24 Doping Presence
Use
19-Norandrosterone & erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, at Khelo India Univeristy Games 2023, IND
MACHARIA, Esther 05/10/1987 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 04/12/2022 4 years ineligibility -- Since 04.12.22 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol) In competiton test, at Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, Singapore, SGP
CHEPCHIRCHIR, Celestine 18/12/1995 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 03/12/2023 2 years ineligibility added to original sanction -- Since 03.12.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS ( 5aAdiol, 5bAdiol) In competiton test, at Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso, Valencia, ESP
ALBERTI, Andrea 09/02/1972 ITA Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 12/06/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 12.06.24 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Etiocholanolone Androsterone Testosterone, 5aAdiol and 5bAdiol) In competiton test, at Castel Fiorentino, ITA
KIPKIRUI, Caroline Chepkoech 26/05/1994 KAZ Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 27/11/2023 2 years ineligibility -- Since 27.11.23 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months
GUO, Liya 13/04/1995 CHN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 02/03/2025 3 years ineligibility -- Since 02.03.25 Doping Presence
Use
Methyltestosterone & Metandienone metabolites In competition test, at Wuxi Taihu Lake Queens Half Marathon, Wuxi, CHN
AJAYI, Yinka 11/08/1997 NGR Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 23/12/2021 4 years ineligibility and 4 years added to the original sanction -- Since 23.12.21 Doping Presence
Use
Metenolone & Tampering Out-of-competition test, in Iowa, USA
YANG, Mengqi 01/12/1988 CHN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 26/11/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 26.11.23 Doping Presence
Use
roxadustat (FG-4592) In competiton test, at 2023 Guizhou Tongren·Mount Fanjing Winter Marathon, CHN
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