Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M20 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on December 28, 2008, 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 didn't provide any information about how the prohibited substance had entered his body.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of four years in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFC, as pronounced by the disciplinary appeal committee of the FFC, but extended to all relevant French sport federations.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
