Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M85 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on May 11, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of erythropoietin. Erythropoietin is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent was injected intramuscular with the prohibited substance by his doctor, for 15 days, because of a severe accident he had in November 2009. He had used the prohibited substance to regain his level in sport.
Decision
1. The sanction is a three years period of ineligibility in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFC, as decided by the disciplinary committee of the FFC, on July 13, 2010, however the extension to other relevant French sport federations is rejected.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
