Facts
The French Swimming Federation (Fédération Française de Natation, FFN) charges respondent M23 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a water polo match on November 3, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent claims that the positive test was caused by passive smoking. However the athlete stays responsible for prohibited substances entering his body.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFN.
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.
