Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M30 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on September 10, 2006, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of salbutamol which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent had used a pharmaceutical product containing the prohibited substance to treat asthma, this was mentioned on the doping control form. He has a prescription for the pharmaceutical product also a certificate from his physician and medical reports to prove his medical state. The panel regards the prescription and the medical papers as a medical justification for using salbutamol.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
