Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M49 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on January 27, 2008, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed prednisone, prednisolone and a high testosterone on epitestosterone level. A complementary spectrometric analysis of the sample revealed an exogenous origin of testosterone. Exogenous testosterone is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent explained that he had used dietary supplements containing anabolic agents and medication containing glucocorticosteroids for ergogenic effects. He didn't provide any documents during the proceedings and didn't appear at the hearing.
Decision
1. The sanction is period of ineligibility of four years in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by French sport federations. This was the same sanction as pronounced by the disciplinary committee of the FFC on May 20, 2008.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
