Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M19 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on June 19, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive on pseudoephedrine. Pseudoephedrine is a prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent explained that the positive test was caused by medication used to treat a constant nasal obstruction.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which the athlete can't take part in competition or manifestions of the FFC, equal to the decision dated October 28, 2010 of the appeal committee of the FFC only extended to all French sport federations.
2. All his results obtained at June 19, 2010, are cancelled. Medals, points and prizes are withdrawn.
3. The decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
