Facts
The French Triathlon Federation (Fédération Française de Triathlon, FFTri) charges respondent M02 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on May 14, 2006, a sample was collected for doping control purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of budesonide. Budesonide is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent had mentioned on the doping control form a drug
containing the substance found in his urine. Also he has sent the results of several medical tests which indicated asthma and various allergies were diagnosed on him. It appears from the examination of these parts that the treatment with glucocorticosteroids was necessary.
Decision
1. The sanction (acquittal) dated July 26, 2006, by the disciplinary committee of the FFTri doesn't need to be modified.
2. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
