Athletics (marathon) · Ethiopia · AIU
Tiruye Mesfin: doping case, ban and appeal
Serving ban The AIU announced on 4 September 2026 that she admitted the violation and accepted a three year ban to 9 August 2029.
Ban length3 years (four years reduced by one year for early admission and acceptance)
Start10 August 2026
End9 August 2029
Violation
Use of a prohibited substance or prohibited method (Rule 2.2), based on her Athlete Biological Passport. The AIU said the pattern was highly likely caused by an erythropoiesis stimulating agent or a recent blood transfusion.1
Results disqualified
All results on and since 25 June 2025
Sources
- Athletics Integrity Unit, Ethiopian marathon runner Mesfin banned for three years for blood doping (4 September 2026)