Facts
The French Swimming Federation (Fédération Française de Natation, FFN) charges respondent M27 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a water polo match on February 28, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisone and prednisolone. These substances are prohibited according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and are regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent used medication which contains prednisolone which metabolizes into prednisone. This medication was used to treat tracheitis with spasmodic cough. It was used orally. There are medical certificates to state the use of the medication.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (a warning), dated May 29, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFN should be modified.
4. The decision start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
