Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M16 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on May 17, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive for metabolites of Metandienone, Methylhexaneamine, oxandrolone and Stanozolol. Also for tuaminoheptane, prednisone, prednisolone and triamcinolone acetonide. All of these substances are prohibited according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent claims that the positive result derives from capsules he took for weightloss and the presence of triamcinolone acetonide, of prednisolone and prednisone be explained by the use of two medications to treat seasonal allergies and bronchitis which he suffers, also he used nasal drops. He has a dated medical prescription.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 3 years in which respondent can't take part of competition or manifestations from the FFC or related French sport federations.
2. The decision will start on the date of notification and will last till the end of the sanction of October 28, 2011, by the disciplinary committee of the FFC.
3. The notification will be published and sent to the parties involved.
