Facts
The French Triathlon Federation (Fédération Française de Triathlon, FFTri) charges respondent M19 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on October 26, 2009, a sample was collected for doping control purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of budesonide. Budesonide is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent uses an inhaler to treat asthma. He has proof from his pneumonologist and test results from blood analysis about his condition.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (six months period of ineligibility) of January 13, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFTri should be modified.
3. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
