Notifications and Sanctions
The Athletics Integrity Unit team carries out its activities transparently so that all members of the athletics family - whether they be athletes, support members, administrators or fans - can gain a clear understanding of the work the AIU does to promote a clean sport. The Athletics Integrity Unit will publish all decisions and sanctions, whether they relate to an athlete, coach or any other member of the athletics community. We will also post decisions made by other bodies which might have an impact on our sport and athletes, such as decisions made by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Decisions on Doping and Non-Doping Violations*
*This list of currently suspended athletes was last updated on 1 March 2018. Please note that it cannot be guaranteed that the searchable database available on-line exactly reproduces the downloadable list, it is therefore intended for information only and should not be relied upon from a legal perspective.
Search the ineligible athletes & sanctions list
The Athletics Integrity Unit will post the outcome of each case it investigates. Any athlete, coach or other member of the athletics community found in breach of the rules will face a sanction.
Any decisions on a cases referred to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will also be posted here.
Current cases being reviewed by the IAAF Ethics Board will continue through to their conclusion with this body. We will post their decisions here over the coming months but in the meantime visit the Ethics Board site here.
Under IAAF rules, these athletes are currently sanctioned from taking part in athletics competitions. The list, which was last updated on 1 March 2018, will be regularly updated by the Athletics Integrity Unit team.
ADRV: Anti-Doping Rule Violation
AAF: Adverse Analytical Finding
ABP: Athlete Biological Passport
| Nom | Date of Birth | Nationality | Role | Sex | Discipline 1 | Discipline 2 | Infraction Date | Sanction | Ineligibile Until | Disqualification Period | Infraction Type | ADRV Rules | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tampering | In competition test, at Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, FRA | |
| LI, Guanghui | 16/02/1987 | CHN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/03/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | 26/04/2028 | Since 30.03.25-27.04.25 | Doping |
|
Roxadustat (FG-4592) | In competition test, CHN | |
| LI, Mengxiang | 07/02/2002 | CHN | Athlete Support Personnel | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 08/07/2024 | Lifetime Ban | Lifetime ban | Doping |
|
Possession, Administration | Possession, Administration | ||
| LIGTHELM, Dirk | 01/05/1972 | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 01/05/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 17/08/2026 | Since 01.05.23 | Doping |
|
Prednisone, Testosterone after IRMS | In competition test, in RSA | |
| LIMO, Brian | 31/12/2002 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 05/04/2025 | 5 years ineligibility | 24/11/2030 | Since 05.04.25-25.11.25 | Doping |
|
Salbutamol & Tampering | In competition test, at Drammen 10K-5K, Marienlyst Stadion, Drammen, NOR & Tampering | |
| LIU, Bao | 18/05/1980 | CHN | Athlete Support Personnel | M | Athlete Support Personnel | -- | 15 years ineligibility | 08/04/2037 | Doping |
|
Complicity | Complicity | ||
| LIU, Yaqing | 25/02/2000 | CHN | Athlete | F | 20km Walk | 24/03/2024 | 1 year and 6 months ineligibility | 03/05/2026 | Since 24.03.24 | Doping |
|
Atypical Clenbuterol | In competiton test, at Shangquan 2024 Huixian Marathon, CHN | |
| LOBYNYA,Aleksandr | 31/05/1984 | RUS | Athlete | M | Shot Put | Throws | 20/06/2012 | 4 years ineligibility | 16/06/2026 | Since 20.06.12 | Doping |
|
(LIMS evidence) | (LIMS evidence) |
| 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 |
|
trimetazidine | In competition test at, 45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd, SRB | |
| LOHISH, Artsiom | 01/11/1990 | BLR | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 02/08/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 29/08/2027 | Since 02.08.24 | Doping |
|
meldonium | In competition test, at Belarus National Cup, Brest, BLR | |
| LOPANG, Naledi | 14/06/2000 | BOT | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 27/05/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 26/05/2026 | Since 27.05.23-08.08.23 | Doping |
|
19-norandrosterone & Metandienone | In competition test, at Botswana Championships, Gaborone, BOT | |
| LOPEZ FERREIRA, Daniel | 02/02/1967 | BRA | Athlete | M | Road Running | Long Distance (3000m+) | 09/08/2009 | Lifetime ban | Lifetime ban | Since 09.08.09 | Doping |
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Phentermine | In competition test, Circuitos de Corridas e Caminhada, Bauru, BRA |
| LOWOTO, Jonastoh | 20/02/1993 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/04/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | 09/06/2028 | Since 26.04.25-10.06.25 | Doping |
|
19-norandrosterone | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| LU, Yajie | 28/03/1975 | CHN | Athlete Support Personnel | F | 19/07/2024 | Life Ban | Lifetime ban | Since 19.07.24 | Doping |
|
Administration | Administration | ||
| LYSENKO, Olena | 14/07/1984 | UKR | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 17/12/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 16/01/2028 | Since 17.12.23 | Doping |
|
meldonium | In competition test, in UKR | |
| LYUBOSLAVSKIY, Anton | 26/06/1984 | RUS | Athlete | M | Shot Put | Throws | 20/06/2012 | 4 years ineligibility | 10/01/2027 | Since 20.06.12 | Doping |
|
(LIMS evidence) | (LIMS evidence) |
| MACHARIA, Esther | 05/10/1987 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 04/12/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 20/02/2027 | 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 | |
| MADARASZ, Viktoria | 12/05/1985 | HUN | Athlete | F | Race Walk | 21/05/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 21/12/2029 | Since 10.07.17-10.09.17 & 03.09.21-03.12.21 & 23.05.24-06.08.24 | Doping |
|
Athlete Biological Passport | Athlete Biological Passport | |
| MAEKO, Pule | 24/01/1987 | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/02/2023 | 12 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | 11/06/2035 | Since 26.02.23 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) | In competition test, in RSA | |
| MAGAKWE, Simon | 25/05/1985 | RSA | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 20/02/2021 | 7 years ineligibility | 20/02/2028 | Since 20.02.21 | Doping |
|
RAD140 | Out of competition test, Pretoria, RSA | |
| MAHAMAT, Oumar Moussa Ali | 15/04/2003 | BRN | Athlete | M | Triple Jump | Jumps | 02/03/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | 11/03/2028 | Since 02.03.24 | Doping |
|
Meldonium | Out-of-competition test, in BRN |
| MAKATISI, Mokulubete Blandina | 01/09/1995 | LES | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 11/10/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 10/10/2027 | Since 11.10.24 | Doping |
|
Trenbolone | Out-of-competition test, in LES | |
| MAMO, Adeledelew | 21/09/1999 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/12/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 23/03/2028 | Since 12.12.24 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| MANDEFIRO, Firegenet Ayalew | 05/04/1993 | ETH | Athlete | F | Marathon | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/08/2018 | 8 years ineligibility | 23/02/2027 | Since 26.08.18 | Doping |
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EPO, Tampering (2nd ADRV) | In competition test, 21k Ciudad de Guatemala , Guatemala, GTM; Art 2.5 ADR - Tampering |
| MANYIKA, Bafana | 28/10/1982 | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 15/07/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 13/11/2026 | Since 15.07.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone nandrolone (19- nortestosterone) Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility | In competition test, in RSA |