Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M18 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on May 18, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisone and prednisolone, which are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. These are regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent uses medication to treat asthma, this medication is the cause of the positive test. The respondent has reports to prove his medical state. However the panel doesn't recognize that the medication subscribed treated what he was suffering from on behalf of the documents he presented.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by all French sport federations.
2. The decision at first instance (6 months period of ineligibility) dated October 4, 2007, by the disciplinary committee of the FFC should be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility should be reduced by the time already served by the earlier decision from the disciplinary committee of the FFC.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
