Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M38 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on January 18, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of a metabolite of hydrochlorothiazide. Hydrochlorothiazide is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent used medication containing the prohibited substance to treat high blood pressure. Although a medical justification is needed to use this drug, her medical file showed enough evidence about her condition.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (a warning) of March 24, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFHMFAC should be modified.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
