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 | ||
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| CHELANGAT, Mercyline | 20/02/1993 | UGA | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/04/2025 | 5 years ineligibility | 09/06/2028 | Since 13.08.25-10.10.25 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol, Androsterone) | In competition test, at World Championships 2025, Tokyo, JPN & Out-of-competition test, in Kapchorwa, UGA | |
| CHELANGAT, Rosemary | 19/09/1964 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 01/01/2017 | 4 years ineligibility | 31/12/1899 | Since 16.08.23 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| CHELANGAT, Sheila | 29/12/2004 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 18/07/2023 | 6 years ineligibility | 08/08/2027 | Since 15.09.24-20.05.25 | Doping |
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Erythropoietin (EPO) | In competition test, at Copenhagen Half Marathon, Copenhagen, DEN & Out-of-competition test, in JPN | |
| CHELANGAT, Silvia | 13/04/2003 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 08/07/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | 11/08/2027 | Since 14.10.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone & Hydrochlorothiazide | In competition test, at 1st AK Cross Country Weekend Meeting, Machakos, KEN | |
| CHELUKE, Bone | 19/07/1997 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 05/09/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 31/10/2027 | Since 15.10.23-05.12.25 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol, 5βAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) | In competition test, at the 33rd Dalian Marathon, Dalian, CHN | |
| CHEMEITOI, Alfred Biwott | -- | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 13/04/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 09/04/2026 | Since 12.11.23 | Doping |
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19-noretiocholanolone, 19-norandrosterone, trimetazidine | In competition test, in Yunfu, CHN | |
| CHEMUSTO, Janat | 08/08/1994 | UGA | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 14/03/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 18/04/2028 | Since 13.05.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competition test, at Kip Keino Classic, Kasarani, Nairobi, KEN |
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| CHEMUTAI, Belinda | -- | UGA | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 03/03/2025 | 6 years ineligibility 2nd ADRV | 24/06/2026 | Since 01.10.23-11.04.25 & 28.02.25-11.04.25 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5aAdiol and/or 5bAdiol) & Testosterone decanoate | In competition test, at World Athletics Road Running Championships, Riga & Out-of-competition test, in KEN | Amended sanction & ADRV | |
| CHEPCHIRCHIR, Celestine | 10/01/1994 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/01/2021 | 5 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | 29/08/2032 | Since 03.12.23 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) & Exogenous Steroids after IRMS ( 5aAdiol, 5bAdiol) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN & In competition test, at Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso, Valencia, ESP | Amended sanction & ADRV | |
| CHEPCHIRCHIR, Sarah | 01/07/1989 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 27/06/2024 | 8 years ineligibility | 09/10/2029 | Since 05.11.23 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS ( Testosterone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) | In competition test, at Bangsaen42 Chonburi Marathon, Chon Buri, THA | |
| CHEPKEMOI, Maurine | 09/09/1996 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 10/07/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 04/08/2028 | Since 03.11.23 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| CHEPKOECH, Faith | 02/06/2002 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/06/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 14/09/2029 | Since 26.07.24 | Doping |
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EPO | Out-of-competition test, KEN | |
| CHEPKOECH, Josephine | 30/04/2000 | KEN | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 01/10/2023 | 7 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | 10/04/2031 | Since 18.02.24 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS ( 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) | In competition test, in Zurich Maratón de Sevilla, Sevilla, ESP | |
| CHEPKORIR, Diana | 16/12/2000 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 28/06/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | 23/04/2030 | Since 25.06.24-15.09.25 | Doping |
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Athlete Biological Passport | Athlete Biological Passport | |
| CHEPKURUI, Doreen | -- | KEN | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 08/02/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 08/09/2029 | Since 09.12.23 | Doping |
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Trimetazidine | In competition test in KEN | |
| CHEPNGENO, Joyline | 20/08/1993 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 03/05/2025 | 2 years ineligibility | 22/05/2028 | Since 09.08.25 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at Sierre-Zinal Golden Trail World Series, Sierre, SWI | |
| CHEPNGETICH, Ruth | 12/12/1994 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/01/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 21/12/2026 | Since 14.03.25-19.04.25 | Doping |
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Hydrochlorothiazide | Out-of-competition test, in Ngong, KEN | |
| CHERONO, Lawrence | 12/08/2000 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 22/08/2025 | 7 years ineligibility | 21/09/2028 | Since 23.05.22 | Doping |
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Trimetazidine & Tampering | Out-of-competition test in KEN | |
| CHEROP, Beatrice Jelangat | 23/08/1996 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 16/05/2023 | 2 years ineligibility | 14/06/2027 | Since 06.10.24 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon, Kuala Lumpur, MAS | |
| CHERUIYOT, Lydia Cheptarus | 17/02/1998 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 10/10/2023 | 2 years ineligibility | 06/02/2028 | Since 28.09.25-31.10.25 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at Wecasablanca International Challenge, Casablanca, MAR | |
| CHERUTO, Isgah | 20/12/2002 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 14/02/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 17/04/2027 | Since 08.01.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competition test, in Rift Valley, KEN | |
| CHERUTO, Monica | 26/04/1990 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/04/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 20/07/2033 | Since 24.09.23 | Doping |
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The GC/C/IRMS result for 19-Norandrosterone is consistent with an exogenous origin | In competition test, at Marathon Beneva de Montréal, Montréal, CAN | |
| CHERVINSKAYA, Veronika | 23/06/1984 | RUS | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 25/04/2025 | 2 years ineligibility | 24/06/2033 | Since 25.11.14-08.12.16 | Doping |
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LIMS (evidence) | LIMS (evidence) | |
| CHESANG, Esther | 18/05/2007 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/05/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 11/06/2028 | Since 20.02.22 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at National Cross Country Championships, Kajiado, KEN | |
| CHESANG, Sheila Jepkosgei | 01/01/2008 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 13/05/2025 | 2 years ineligibility | 17/06/2028 | Since 06.10.24 | Doping |
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Methylprednisolone | In competition test, at Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon, Kuala Lumpur, MAS |