Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M25 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on September 20, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive on heptaminol which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. It is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had used a pharmaceutical to cure the sensation of heavy legs. This pharmaceutical was the cause for the positive test.There was no intention to enhance sport performance.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two 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.
