Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M61 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on February 25, 2007, respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of betamethasone which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent had used a pharmaceutical product containing betamethasone. He had use the remnants of a product he had used years ago but was unable to contact the health specialist who had described it. The reason why he had used it was because of toothache. He has statements of his general practitioner and two statements by a dental surgeon.
The panel regards this as a case of self medication.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFC.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the sanction from the disciplinary committee of the FFC, dated July 27, 2007, and the time served in voluntary suspension.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
