Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération française d'athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M19 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During the athletic event "Corrida de Caen", on July 6, 2012, the respondent provided a sample for doping test. His sample tested positive on amiloride which is a prohibited substance on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent absorbed daily one tablet of a drug - Modamide - containing amiloride. He uses this medicine for therapeutic purposes to treat a genetic kidney pathologie. His therapeutic use exemption (TUE) expired on October 30, 2012. He did mention the use of the medicine on the doping form.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decison of August 18, 2012, of the Disciplinary Committee of the FFA is cancelled.
3. The decision is published and sent to the parties involved.
The present decision maybe subject of a full juridic review before the Council of State within two months of its notification.
