Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M47 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event "la Tarbaise", on September 30, 2012, a sample was taken for a doping test. His sample tested positive on prednisolone which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Prednisolone is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had used a medicine to treat nasopharyngitis, this medicine contained the prohibited substance. He has a certificate for the use of this medicine.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision is published and sent to the parties involved.