Facts
The French Triathlon Federation (Fédération Française de Triathlon, FFTri) charges respondent M60 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on June 22, 2008, a sample was collected for doping control purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of methylprednisolone which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. It is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent admits the use of a pharmaceutical product containing the prohibited substance, it was used in the morning of the athletic event and the whole week before to treat an injury. There was no intention to enhance sport performance. She has a prescription from her physician but this indicates neither the name nor the dosage of the drug present, including the frequency and route of administration are also not indicated.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFTri.
2. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
