Facts
The French Cycling Federation (French Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M57 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycle-cross race on November 18, 2012, a sample was taken for a doping test. The sample showed the presence of nikethamide and it's metabolite N-ethylnicotinamide and betamethasone which are prohibited substances on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Betamethanose is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had used medication to treat pain in his tibia, but he has no medical certificate for this. This medication is the cause of the positive test.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of 6 months of ineligibility in which the athlete can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFC.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period allready served in voluntary suspension.
3. The present decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
