Facts
The French Sailing Federation (Fédération Française de Voile, FFV) charges respondent M10 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a sailing event on September 11, 2008, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of finasteride. Finasteride is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had received a warning from the disciplinary committee of the FFV on November 21, 2008. Respondent appealed against this decision by letter on December 23, 2008. He used a pharmaceutical product which contained the prohibited substance. There was no intention to enhance sport performance. He has a certificate from his physician and a medical prescription and claims to be unaware of the prohibited substance because there was no warning on the product.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision, dated November 21, 2008, of the disciplinary committee of the FFV should be modified.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
