Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay Suspended Over Doping Violations By AIU
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has suspended Gudaf Tsegay, a two-time long-distance world champion, for four months after she failed to register for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for a banned medication.
The 29-year-old Ethiopian tested positive for a Letrozole metabolite, a banned chemical, in an out-of-competition test in early December, the AIU announced on Friday.
She was notified of the anti-doping rule infraction in late January, and in mid-February, she filed a TUE application with World Athletics.
More details on the Gudaf Tsegay case:
Tsegay was prescribed Letrozole to treat a diagnosed medical condition and provided supporting medical evidence after being notified of the positive test in January 2026.
She later submitted a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) application,… https://t.co/VeuKMe8GMG— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) June 12, 2026
The sport’s governing body agreed she met the requirements for a TUE.
But the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rejected her application for a retroactive TUE and Tsegay entered into a resolution process with the AIU and WADA.
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That resulted in a four-month ban from June 1 to September 30.
Following the announcement by the AIU of a four-month suspension, Gudaf Tsegay has issued a statement saying she was taking Letrozole to improve her fertility and is currently pregnant.
Before you decide to comment without thinking properly, please read Gudaf Tsegay’s statement on the matter. pic.twitter.com/zNbIC9lxmK— Global Athletics Hub (@glblathletichub) June 12, 2026
her official Facebook page,
Gudaf Tsegay shared an update regarding her recent news
She took doctor-prescribed letrozole for fertility reasons, and her pregnancy is progressing perfectly! 🥰🤰
She expects to return to sport post-baby and thanked her fans & AIU. pic.twitter.com/ED9VUIbJPO— Aman (@angasurunning) June 12, 2026
Tsegay was the world 5,000m champion in Eugene, United States, in 2022 and won the 10,000m world title a year later in Budapest.
She also won a 5,000m bronze at the Tokyo Olympics and is a two-time indoor world champion.
Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay Suspended Over Doping Violations By AIU
