Facts
The French Swimming Federation (Fédération Française de Natation, FFN) charges respondent M51 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a water polo match on February 20, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent didn't provide any information about how the prohibited substance had entered his body.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized or authorized by the FFN.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the decision, dated October 1, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFN.
3. The decision (3 months period of ineligibility), dated May 21, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFN should be modified.
4. The decision start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
