Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC). During a bodybuilding event on May 7, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of canrenone. Canrenone is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent uses medication to treat arterial hypertension, this medication is the cause of the positive test result.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision dated August 31, 2011, from the disciplinary committee of the FFHMFAC is cancelled.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
