Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme,FFA) charges respondent M87 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cross-country event on January 29, 2012, a sample for doping test purposes was taken. The sample tested positive on prednisolone and prednisone. Prednisolone and prednisone are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and they are regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent proves that the cause of the positive test is the use of a medicine against astma. The amount measured is consistent with the medical use of this substance.
Decision.
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision of May 3, 2012, made by the disciplinary committee of the FFA is cancelled.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
