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 April 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 30/07/2026 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
DA SILVA, Simone 12/09/1984 BRA Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 09/06/2017 30 years ineligibility 09/06/2047 Since 09.06.17 Doping Presence
Use
EPO In competition test, XXXVI trofeu brasil Caixa de atletismo , Sao Bernardo do Campo, BRA
PAVLYSH, Vita 15/01/1969 UKR Athlete F Shot Put Throws 05/03/2004 Lifetime ban (2nd ADRV) Lifetime ban Since 05.03.04 Doping Presence
Use
Stanozolol In competition test, IAAF Wolrd Indoor Championships, Budapest, HUN
KIPROTICH, Faith Chepchirchir 30/03/2001 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 29/09/2024 3 years ineligibility 22/12/2027 Since 29.09.24 Doping Presence
Use
`Norandrosterone In competiton test, at CZ Tilburg Ten Miles, Tilburg, NED
MWASYA, Jarinter Mawia 30/12/1996 KEN Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 26/11/2022 4 years ineligibility 30/08/2027 Since 26.11.22 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) & Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol,5βAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) Out-of-competition test in KEN
KHETIAR ALI, Dirin 26/02/2005 IRQ Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 07/03/2024 4 years ineligibility 11/06/2028 Since 07.03.24-12.06.24 Doping Presence
Use
Drostanolone In competition test, in IRQ
CHEPCHIRCHIR, Celestine 18/12/1995 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 03/12/2023 2 years ineligibility added to original sanction 25/03/2029 Since 03.12.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS ( 5aAdiol, 5bAdiol) In competiton test, at Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso, Valencia, ESP
Amena, Aberash Mutala 24/09/1993 ETH Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 21/07/2024 3 years ineligibility 13/10/2027 Since 21.07.24 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS ( Testosterone, Etiocholanolone, Androsterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol) In competiton test, at Amazing Thailand Pattaya Half Marathon Presented by MAMA, Pattaya, THA
CHELANGAT, Mercyline 12/12/1997 UGA Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 13/08/2025 5 years ineligibility 09/10/2030 Since 13.08.25-10.10.25 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol, Androsterone) In competition test, at World Championships 2025, Tokyo, JPN & Out-of-competition test, in Kapchorwa, UGA
WAMBUI (GICHIA), Tabitha 29/12/1983 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 19/09/2021 7 years ineligibility 19/10/2028 Since 19.09.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Norandrosterone, Tampering In competition test, Copenhagen Half Marathon, Copenhagen, DNK
KOSTIKOVA, Oksana 11/03/1995 RUS Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 27/09/2025 4 years ineligibility 13/10/2029 Since 27.09.25-14.10.25 Doping Presence
Use
SARMS LGD-4033 (ligandrol) In competition test, at Russian Championship 100 km, Nizhniy Novgorod, RUS
POLAK, Eleni-Klaoudia 09/09/1996 GRE Athlete F Pole Vault Jumps 10/07/2024 4 years ineligibility 04/08/2028 Since 10.07.24-05.08.24 Doping Presence
Use
Clenbuterol Out-of-competition test, in GRE
JIMMA, Fantu Eticha 11/09/1987 ETH Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 12/02/2023 5 years ineligibility 03/04/2028 Since 20.01.23 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, at Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong, HKG
GEMECHU, Tsehay 12/12/1998 ETH Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 22/03/2020 4 years ineligibility 29/11/2027 Since 22.03.20 Doping Use Use Use
BERIHUN, Brtukan Adeba 01/01/1984 ETH Athlete F Long Jump Jumps 13/11/2016 8 years ineligibility plus 4 years ineligibility 21/06/2029 Since 13.11.16 Doping Presence
Use
Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Exogenous Steroids, Prednisone & Prednisolone & Participation During Ineligibility In competition test, Al Mouj Muscat Marathon , Muscat, OMA
UKO, Imaobong Nse 20/10/2004 NGR Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 05/06/2024 2 years ineligibility 23/07/2026 Since 05.06.24 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months
LEMPUS, Betty Wilson 09/07/1991 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 05/09/2021 5 years ineligibility 13/10/2027 Since 05.09.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tampering In competiton test, at Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, FRA
GUSAROVA, Inessa 29/10/1995 RUS Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 16/04/2014 2 years ineligibility 13/06/2026 Since 16.06.14-16.06.16 Doping Use LIMS (evidence) LIMS (evidence)
LU, Yajie 28/03/1975 CHN Athlete Support Personnel F 19/07/2024 Life Ban Lifetime ban Since 19.07.24 Doping Administration Administration
RENU. -- IND Athlete F Triple Jump Jumps 08/08/2022 4 years ineligibility 21/06/2027 Since 08.08.22 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
KIPRONO, Brenda Jerotich 25/05/1997 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 21/07/2023 4 years ineligibility 03/08/2028 Since 21.07.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
CHANDEL, Himani 23/08/1996 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 16/05/2023 4 years ineligibility 14/06/2027 Since 16.05.23 Doping Presence
Use
Drostanolone In competition test, at 26th National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships, Morabadi, Ranchi, IND
CHUKWUEMEKA, Vivian 04/05/1975 NGR Athlete F Shot Put Throws 21/06/2012 Lifetime ban as from 12/07/2012 Lifetime ban Since 21.06.12 Doping Presence
Use
Stanozolol In competition test, AFN Cross River State National Championship, Calabar, NGR
CHEPCHIRCHIR, Sarah 27/07/1984 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 05/11/2023 8 years ineligibility 21/12/2031 Since 05.11.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS ( Testosterone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) In competiton test, at Bangsaen42 Chonburi Marathon, Chon Buri, THA
KALE, Madhuri 23/01/1998 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 08/12/2024 4 years ineligibility 07/01/2029 Since 08.12.24-08.01.25 Doping Presence
Use
Mephentermine In competition test, at IndianOil WNC Navy Half Marathon, Mumbai, IND
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