Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M49 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on May 9, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive on prednisolone and prednisone 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 to cure angina, which was the cause of the positive test. There was no consultation of a phycisian.
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. All the results obtained at the event of May 9, 2010, will be cancelled. Medals, points and prizes are withdrawn.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
