Facts
The French Federation of Workers and Amateurs in sports (Fédération Sportive et Gymnique du Travail (FSGT)) charges respondent M58 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling contest on January 31, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis showed the presence of prednisone and prednisolone. Prednisone and prednisolone are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and are regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent used medication for asthmatic bronchitis, this medication was the cause for the positive test. There is medical proof for his condition. However there is no statement of his physician and the concentrations measured are to high for medical reasons. The alleged therapeutic justification can not be accepted. Also not giving the name of the medication he used shows negligence.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of nine months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by French sport federations.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the time already served under the decision (3 months of ineligibility), dated May 4, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FSGT.
3. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
