Facts
The French Ski Federation (Fédération Française de Ski, FFS) charges respondent M84 with a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a ski event on March 7, 2010, the respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cocaine. Cocaine is a prohibited substance on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent had bought coca tea in a supermarket in Peru, this tea he consumed had caused the positive test. He has stamps in his passport as prove for his visit there. He argues that the levels measured are not enough to enhance sport performance. However an athlete has to be cautious what he uses, in this case it is seen as negligence on his side because the ingredient of the tea is written on the product.
Decision
1. The sanction is period of ineligibility of one year in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFS.
2. All the results obtained at the ski event on March 7, 2010, are cancelled. Medals, points and prizes are withdrawn.
3. The decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
