Facts
The French Triathlon Federation (Fédération Française de Triathlon, FFTri) charges respondent M24 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a thriatlon on September 19, 2010, a sample was collected for doping control purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisone, prednisolone, nikethamide and a metabolite of nikethamide. These substances are regarded as prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Nikethamide is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had used medications against back pain and tiredness. These medications had caused the positive test.
Decision
1. The decision is a period of ineligibility of one year in which respondent can't take part in competition and manifestation organized or authothorized by the FFTri as pronounced in the decision dated November 23, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFTri and extended to all French sport federations.
2. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
