Facts
The French Federation for Public Physical Education (Union Française des Oeuvres Laïques d'Éducation Physique, UFOLEP) charges respondent M48 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on March 29, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of methylphenidate. Methylphenidate is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and regarded as a specified substance.
History
Respondent was unable to explain how the prohibited substance had entered his body. He thinks it's a malice act of an competitor or spectator handing over a bottle with the prohibited substance.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized or authorized by French sport federations.
2. The decision start on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
