Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M29 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on August 27, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisone, prednisolone, ephedrine, clenbuterol and metabolite of androlone. All these substances which are prohibited according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The Respondent didn't provide any information about how the prohibited substances had entered his body.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of four years in which the respondent can't take part of competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFC. This was pronounced by the decision dated December 15, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFC, but is extended to all French sport federations.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
