Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M82 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event samples were taken on October 3, 2010. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) which is regarded as a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent thinks that the positive tests derive from medication administered during an operation for faster recovery.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years in which the athlete can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FCC and related French sport federations.
2. The decision will start on the date of notification and will last till the end of the decision of March 24, 2011.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
