Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M46 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules.
On an athletics event on March 26, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of bambuterol and it's metabolite terbutaline which are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Bambuterol and terbutaline are regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent had used medication for therapeutic purposes to treat an asthmatic condition for which he says suffering for several years, he has a certificate from his doctor, and the results of medical examinations that he went through. This situation is regarded as exceptional circumstances.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision dated September 29, 2011, of the disciplinary committee of the FFA is cancelled.
3. The results of the respondent are restored. Medals, points and prize money are returned to him.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
