Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M22 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on July 22, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of budesonide, which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Budesonide is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had applied for a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) but his medical file was incomplete. In this file was indicated he suffered from asthma.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (a warning) dated October 30, 2007, by the disciplinary committee of the FFC should be modified.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
