Facts
French Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (Fédération Française de la Montagne et de l'Escalade, FFME) charges M59 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an event on January 27, 2008, the respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of prednisolone and prednisone which are prohibited substance on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. They are regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent thinks that the positive test derived from a pharmaceutical product he had used and tablets of an old treatment. It was used to treat a condition of fragile bronchi. He had mentioned the pharmaceutical product on the doping control form, but he had taken more tablets than was prescribed. Also there was no mentioning of the tablets of the old treatment he had used.
Decision
1. The decision (four months period of ineligibility in which respondent can't take part in competition and manifestations organized or authorized by the FFME) dated May 16, 2008, by the disciplinary committee of the FFME doesn't need to be changed.
2. The decision will start on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
