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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATSEPE, Samuel | -- | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 13/04/2025 | 10 months ineligibility | 09/04/2026 | Since 13.04.25-09.06.25 | Doping |
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5-methylhexan-2-amine (1,4-dimethylpentylamine) | In competition test, in RSA | |
| MATSHAILWE, Moselakwe | -- | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 10/01/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 27/02/2029 | Since 10.01.25 | Doping |
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Metandienone metabolite (17β-Hydroxymethyl,17α-methyl-18- nor-androst-1,4,13-trien-3-one) | Out-of-competition test, in RSA | |
| MAWIA, Lucy | 22/12/1998 | KEN | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 10/03/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 27/03/2027 | Since 10.03.24 | Doping |
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methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) | In competiton test, at Italian Cross Country Championships, Cassino - XC 8.0km, ITA | |
| MAYNARD, Johnny | 23/09/1972 | USA | Athlete | M | Throws | 23/03/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 24/04/2027 | Since 23.03.24 | Doping |
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SARMS RAD140, chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, 4-methylpentan-2-amine (1,3-dimethylbutylamine) | In competiton test, at USA Track & Field Masters Indoor Championships, Chicago, US | |
| MEDVEDEVA (RYZHOVA), Yekaterina | 29/03/1994 | RUS | Athlete | F | Race Walk | Long Distance (3000m+) | 31/01/2018 | 8 years ineligibility | 26/03/2027 | Since 31.01.18 | Doping |
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Athlete Biological Passport | Athlete Biological Passport Case |
| MEENU, . | 20/10/2003 | IND | Athlete | M | 3000m SC | 12/04/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | 05/06/2028 | Since 12.04.25-06.06.25 | Doping |
|
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| MELLY, Johnston | 01/01/1998 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 22/10/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 29/11/2027 | Since 22.10.22 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) | In competiton test, at AK Cross Country Series , KEN | |
| MELNIKOV, Alexey | -- | RUS | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 07/04/2017 | Lifetime ban as from 07/04/2017 | Lifetime ban | Doping |
|
Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method | Administration | ||
| MENENZES Mickey | -- | IND | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 12/05/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 11/05/2026 | Since 12.05.22 | Doping |
|
Administration,Complicity | Administration,Complicity | |
| MENGXIANG, Li | 07/02/2002 | CHN | Athlete Support Personnel | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 08/07/2024 | Life Ban | Lifetime ban | Doping |
|
Possession, Administration | Possession, Administration | ||
| MERINGOR, Delvine Relin | 01/08/1992 | ROU | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 07/10/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | 10/01/2028 | Since 07.10.22 | Doping |
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Athlete Biological Passport | Athlete Biological Passport | |
| MEY, Karin Melis | 31/05/1983 | TUR | Athlete | F | Long Jump | Jumps | 20/05/2018 | 8 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | 04/09/2026 | Since 20.05.18 | Doping |
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Ipamorelin | In competiton test, Mersin Turkish Club Ch., Mersin, TUR |
| MHLAKWANA, Nkosikhona | 27/07/1993 | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 05/04/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | 10/06/2028 | Since 05.04.25-11.06.25 | Doping |
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Erythropoietin (EPO) | In competition test, at Two Ocean's Marathon (56km), Cape Town, RSA | |
| MICHIRA, Morine Gesare | 28/11/2002 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/03/2025 | 2 years ineligibility | 24/06/2027 | Since 25.03.25 | Doping |
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Higenamine & Octodrine | In competition test at Stramilano Half Marathon, Milano, ITA | |
| MIKHNEVICH, Andrei | 12/07/1976 | BLR | Athlete | M | Shot Put | Throws | 06/08/2005 | Lifetime ban | Lifetime ban | Since 06-08-05 | Doping |
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Clenbuterol, Methandienone & Oxandrolone | Shot Put, IAAF World Athletics Championships, Helsinki FIN |
| MOGHADDAM, Reza | 17/11/1988 | IRI | Athlete | M | Hammer | Throws | 07/06/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 18/08/2026 | Since 07.06.23 | Doping |
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stanozolol | In competiton test, in IRI |
| MOHAMED, Abdulrahman Karam | 12/08/2000 | EGY | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 22/08/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | 21/09/2028 | Since 22.08.25 | Doping |
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Stanozolol | In competition test, at Egyptian Championships, EGY | |
| MOHAMMED, Karokh Salih | -- | IRQ | Athlete | M | -- | Lifetime ban | Lifetime ban | Since 16.11.22 | Doping |
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Possession, Trafficking, Administration, Complicity | Possession, Trafficking, Administration, Complicity | ||
| MOHLOSI, Kabelo Simon | 20/01/1993 | RSA | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 26/04/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | 31/07/2028 | Since 26.04.25 | Doping |
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Erythropoietin (EPO) | In competition test, RSA | |
| MOKHNEV, Vladimir | -- | RUS | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 01/01/2007 | 10 years ineligibility | 21/12/2026 | Doping |
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Possession of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method, Trafficking or Attempted Trafficking in any Prohibted Substance or Prohibited Method, Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method | Possession of a prohibited substance, Trafficking of a prohibited substance, Administration of a prohibited substance | ||
| MORALES URZUA, Clara | 10/03/1975 | CHI | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 04/12/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | 06/03/2026 | Since 04.12.22 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | In competiton test, in CHI | |
| MORE, Vivek | 12/02/2001 | IND | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 15/12/2024 | 5 years ineligibility | 20/02/2030 | Since 15.12.24 | Doping |
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Darbepoetin (dEPO), Meldonium, Mephentermine | In competition test, at Bajaj Allianz Pune Half Marathon | |
| MOREIRA, Marcelo | 22/06/1977 | BRA | Athlete | M | Shot Put | Throws | 18/04/2009 | Lifetime ban | Lifetime ban | Since 18.04.09 | Doping |
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Mephentermine | In competition test, Ibirapuera Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| MOROZOV, Sergey | 21/03/1988 | RUS | Athlete | M | 20km Walk | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/02/2011 | Lifetime ban (2nd ADRV) | Lifetime ban | Since and including those of 25.02.11 | Doping |
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Athlete Biological Passport | Use or Attempted Use by an Athlete of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method |
| MOTSIELOA, Ramolefi | 20/01/1990 | LES | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/09/2022 | 8 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | 26/02/2031 | Since 25.09.22 | Doping |
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Tampering | Tampering |