Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M44 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling match on August 10, 2011, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of Erythropoietin. Erythropoietin is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent denies the use of erythropoietin and doubts the doping control proceedings.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 2 years in which the correspondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the French sport federations.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served in voluntary suspension.
3. The decision dated September 23, 2011, from the disciplinary committee of the FFC will be modified.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
