Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M83 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cross-country on December 11, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive on norpseudoephedrine a metabolite of pseudoephedrine, a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent used medication to treat influenza and sinusitis symptoms as an emergency. There was no intension to enhance his sport performance.
Decision.
1. The sanction is warning.
2. The results obtained at the cross-country of December 11, 2010, are canceled. Medals, points and prizes are withdrawn.
3. The decision, dated April 1, 2011, of the disciplinary committee of the FFA is cancelled.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
