Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M54 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During the athletics event "Grand Ménestrail", on December 2, 2012, a sample was taken for a doping test. The sample tested positive on a metabolite of budesonide and prednisolone. These are prohibited substances on the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent mentions the used of a nose spray as cause of the positive test. He used the spray to treat asthmatic bronchitis, for which he has a certificate from his physician. The was no intention to enhance his sport performance.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
