Facts
The French Swimming Federation (Fédération Française de Natation, FFN) charges respondent M57 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a water polo match on January 16, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisone, prednisolone and a metabolite of cannabis. These substances are prohibited according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and are regarded as a specified substancea.
History
The respondent used medication to treat a pain in his shoulder, he has a medical certificate for this. The cause for the positive test for a metabolite for cannabis is passive smoking during parties from friends who use this prohibited substance. The proof for the shoulder injury and treatment is valid, but the amount of the metabolites of cannabis is inconsistent with passive smoking.
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 (3 months period of ineligibility), dated April 9, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFN.
3. The decision, dated April 9, 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.
