Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M23 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on September 26, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive on a metabolite of budenoside which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. It is regarded as a specified substance.
History
Respondent used several pharmaceutical products to treat allergies, rhinitis and asthma. These product are the cause of the positive test. He has a certificate from his physician to state his condition.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or sport manifestations organized by the FFA..
2. The decision (1 month period of ineligibility) dated December 2, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFA should be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the decision of December 2, 2009.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
