Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M64 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on July 5, 2008, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a erythropoietin (EPO) especiallly of the type CERA which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent denies the use of EPO and holds the detection method for CERA as not valid. But this is ignored by the panel.
Decision
1. The sanction is period of ineligibility of two years in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by French sport federations.
2. All the results obtained at the cycling event of July 5, 2008, are cancelled. Medals, points and prizes are withdrawn.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
