Facts
The French Ski Federation (Fédération Française de Ski, FFS) charges respondent M54 with a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a ski event on February 13, 2010, the respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. His sample showed the presence of prednisolone and prednisone. Prednisolone and prednisone are prohibited substances on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. They are regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent used medication which contained the prohibited substances to treat a "sore throat" caused by the syndrome of Fernand Widal. However, the use of the medication was without prior consultation with a health professional. Furthermore, the medical documentation provided by the athlete on a long duration affection for an asthmatic condition from which he suffers, is not directly related to the symptoms which he says have suffered. The justification for therapeutic alleged by the latter can not be accepted.
Decision
1. The sanction is a one month period of ineligibility in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFS.
2. The decision (a warning), dated May 21, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFS should be modified.
3. The decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
