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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROTICH, Joan Nancy | 24/12/1987 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 03/03/2019 | 4 years ineligibility with 4 years added to the original sanction | -- | Since 11.01.19 | Doping |
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Violation of the Prohibition of Participation during ineligibility | Violation of the Prohibition of Participation during ineligibility | |
| ROZI. | 04/10/2001 | IND | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/12/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 30.12.23 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol, Androsterone, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) | In competiton test, at Delhi State Cross Country Championship 2023-24, Delhi, IND | |
| RULI, Gjergj | -- | ALB | Athlete | M | -- | 5 years ineligibility | 05/04/2028 | Non-Doping |
|
Breach of the Integrity Standards / Honesty/ Reporting/ Protect reputation | Breach of the Integrity Standards / Honesty/ Reporting/ Protect reputation | |||
| RUSSOM, Samuel | 03/01/1991 | SWE | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 10/05/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 10.05.25-16.06.25 | Doping |
|
Meldonium | In competition test, SWE | |
| S, Surendar | 25/10/1999 | IND | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 05/01/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 05.01.24 | Doping |
|
stanozolol, tamoxifen | In competiton test, at All-India Inter University Athletics Competition 2023-24, Chennai, IND | |
| SAAD, Atef | 20/03/1988 | TUN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 27/06/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 27.06.23 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) | In competiton test, in TUN | |
| SADILOVA, Natalya | 11/05/1977 | RUS | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/05/2019 | 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period | -- | Since 12.05.19 | Doping |
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Use or Attempted Use by an Athlete of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method & Evading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection, Violation of the Prohibition of Participation during ineligibility | In competition test, All Russian Trail Competitions, Ekaterinburg, RUS | |
| SAHIBE, Asra | 19/07/1997 | PAK | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 05/09/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 05.09.23-01.11.23 | Doping |
|
19-norandrosterone | Out-of-competition test, in PAK | |
| SAJEEV, Aswin | 03/06/2000 | IND | Athlete | M | Shot Put | Throws | 17/07/2023 | 2 years ineligibility | -- | Since 17.07.23 | Doping |
|
clomifene | In competiton test, at SDAT Tamil Nadu Athletics, Chennai, IND |
| SAMUEL, John Samuel | 18/05/1996 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 31/08/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 31.08.23 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| SAMYLOVA, Olga | 04/01/1986 | RUS | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 20/06/2012 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 20.06.12 | Doping |
|
(LIMS evidence) | Use (LIMS evidence) | |
| SANGEETHA, Dlodla Sai | 09/07/2006 | IND | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 18/03/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 18.03.24 | Doping |
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stanozolol | In competiton test, at 5th National Open 400m Competition, LNCPE, Trivandrum - U20 Events, IND | |
| SANTELLI, Giuseppe | 24/05/1961 | ITA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/03/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 12.03.23 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| SANTORO, Dario | 23/01/1990 | ITA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 02/10/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 02.10.22 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | In competiton test, at V Re Manfredi Run, Manfredonia, ITA | |
| SARKAR, Shipra | 10/10/1995 | IND | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 06/02/2020 | 8 years ineligibility | -- | Since 06.02.20 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) | Out of competition test, Kolkata, IND | |
| SARUNI, Michael | 18/06/1995 | KEN | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 25/06/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 25.06.22 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| SAUNDERS, Raven | 15/05/1996 | USA | Athlete | F | Shot Put | Throws | 26/12/2024 | 30 months ineligibility | -- | Since 26.12.24 | Doping |
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3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months | 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months |
| SAVINA, Kseniya | 04/06/1989 | RUS | Athlete | F | 800m | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 16/05/2018 | 12 years ineligibility | -- | Since 06.05.18 | Doping |
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EPO, Tampering & Complicity (2nd ADRV) | Out-of-competition test, Ifrane, MAR; Tampering & Complicity |
| SAWE, Mathew | -- | KEN | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 26/04/2022 | 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original sanction | -- | Since 26.04.22 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide & Tampering | In competiton test, at Kenyan Championships, Nairobi, KEN | |
| SAYDAKHMEDOV, Javokhirbek | 22/03/1997 | UZB | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 23/02/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 23.02.24 | Doping |
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methasterone | Out-of-competition test, in UZB | |
| SAZAK, Metin | 04/02/1973 | TUR | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 01/01/2015 | Lifetime ban | Lifetime ban | Doping |
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Administration / Trafficking | Administration, Trafficking | ||
| SCHERF, Lindsey | 18/09/1986 | USA | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/12/2021 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 26.12.21 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) | Out-of-competition test, USA | |
| SCHNEIDERS, Paula | -- | GER | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | -- | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 21.12.22 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| SEKAR, Dhanalakshmi | 05/06/1998 | IND | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 27/07/2025 | 8 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | -- | Since 27.07.25-19.09.25 | Doping |
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Drostanolone | In competition test, at Indian Open Athletics Meetings, Sangrur, IND | |
| SEKO, Edwin Kipkemoi | 05/05/2001 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 21/05/2024 | 16 months ineligibility | -- | Since 21.05.24-11.08.24 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit |