Provisional Suspensions In Force
A Provisional Suspension is when an Athlete or other Person is suspended temporarily from participating in any competition or activity in Athletics prior to a final decision at a hearing conducted under the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules or the Integrity Code of Conduct.
In this section of the site, we list the Provisional Suspensions currently in force. Some of these cases remain under investigation, while others are the subject of a notice of charge and so will also appear on the list of Pending First Instance cases.
In doping cases, a Provisional Suspension is mandatory under the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules following an adverse analytical finding for any non-specified substance on the Prohibited List.
A Provisional Suspension may be imposed in other doping cases depending on the nature and circumstances of the case in question.
A Provisional Suspension imposed in a non-doping case does not in any way abrogate the presumption of innocence and it is not an early determination of guilt. Rather, it is an order made on a precautionary basis to safeguard the interests of the sport.
Last updated on 11 June 2021
- Bold, Italic Text identifies entries that have been added or updated on the date above.
| Date | Respondent | NAT | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2021 | Joyce Chepkirui | KEN | Use of a Prohibited Substance / Method (Article 2.2) – ABP case | Pending before CAS |
| 22/02/2021 | Abeba Tekulu Gebremesekel | ETH | Use of a Prohibited Substance / Method (Article 2.2) – ABP case | Referred to DT |
| 23/12/2020 | Luvo Manyonga | RSA | Whereabouts Failures (Article 2.4) | Referred to DT |
| 16/11/2020 | Youssef Sbaii | MAR/ITA | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (EPO) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Referred to DT |
| 09/02/2020 | Martina Ratej | SLO | Presence of a Prohibited Substance (Clostebol) (Article 2.1) - Re-testing case 2012 Olympic Games | Awaiting Decision |
| 19/12/2019 | Lebogang Shange | RSA | Presence of Prohibited Substances (Trenbolone) (Article 2.1) | Notice of Allegation Issued |
| 21/11/2019 | Evgeny Zagorulko | RUS | Tampering with any part of Doping Control (Article 2.5) Complicity (Article 2.9) | Referred to DT |
| 03/08/2018 21/11/2019 | Danil Lysenko | RUS | Whereabouts Failures (Article 2.4)
Tampering with any part of Doping Control (Article 2.5) 2nd ADRV | Referred to CAS (1st instance hearing) |
| 25/09/2019 | Mr Ahmed Al Kamali | UAE | Potential Violation of the IAAF Candidacy Rules and Integrity Code of Conduct | Decision by the Chair of the IAAF DT |
| 13/09/2019 | Carina Horn | RSA | Presence of a Prohibited Substance (Ibutamoren and LGD-4033) (Article 2.1) | Charge Issued |
| 03/08/2018 | Danil Lysenko | RUS | Whereabouts Failures (Article 2.4) | Charge Issued |
| 12/07/2017 | Frank Fredericks | NAM | Breach of Integrity Standards under Article 7 (Conduct likely to tarnish the reputation of the IAAF/ bring the sport into disrepute), Article 8 (Nominal gifts only), Article 10 (No concealed renumeration, commission or benefit) of the IAAF Code of Ethics 2003-2012 | On-going investigation |