Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M25 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on August 26, 2007, respondent didn't attend the doping control.
History
The respondent claims he arrived as the last one at the finish line, far behind the other participants. He went to his car and didn't notice the announcements by microfone. However the panel holds that a designated test person is still responsible to be available for a doping test.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (acquitttal) dated November 28, 2007, by the disciplinary committee of the FFC doens't need to be modified.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
