Facts
The French Triathlon Federation (Fédération Française de Triathlon, FFTri) charges respondent M54 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match a sample was collected for doping control purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisolone which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent had used medication containing prednisone which can metabolize into prednisolone. He used the medicine to treat persistant patellar tendonitis,
Decision
1.The decision is a period of ineligibility of 9 months in which respondent can't take part in competition and manifestation of the FFTri and related French sport federations.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served in voluntary suspension.
3. The decision (6 months of ineligibility) dated December 20, 2011, of the disciplinary committee of the FFTri will be modified.
4. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
