Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M59 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on August 26, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive on betamethasone, a metabolite of methylphenidate (ritalinic acid) and ephedrine. The substances are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency prohibited list. Methylphenidate and ephedrine are regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent explains that ha had used methylphenidate and ephedrine to regain his sporting level and to lose weight. The bethamethasone was used to treat a pain in his knee, for this he has a medical certificate. There was no intention to improve sport performance.
Decision
1. The sanction in a period of ineligibility of one year in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFC as pronounced in the decision, dated December 16, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFC but extended to all French sport federations.
2. The decision will start on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
