Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M25 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During the race track "Les cretes du Soulor", on July 29, 2012, a sample for doping test was taken from the respondent. His sample tested positive on the prohibited substances prednisone and prednisolone. Prednisone and prednisolone are prohibited substances on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and are regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent suffered since childhood from asthma and allergies and used medication for this, this medication is the cause of the positive doping test. The respondent has a declaration from her physician regarding her condition.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 6 months in which the athlete can't take part in competition or manifestations of the FFA.
2. All results obtained at the match on July 29 are cancelled. Medals, points and price money are withdrawn.
3. The decision, dated October 25, 2012, of the IAA should be modified.
4. The decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
