Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M24 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on September 27, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive on prednisone and prednisolone which are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. They are regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent had used a pharmaceutical product to heal an ear infection, this product was the cause of the positive test. However she failed to provided evidence of the justification for therapeutic purposes of the use of the medicine.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months in which respondent can't take part in competition or sport manifestations organized by the FFA.
2. The decision (a warning) dated December 2, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFA should be modified.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
