Facts
The French Federation of Powerboat Racing (Fédération Française de Motonautique, FFM) charges Respondent M06 with a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an event on June 2, 2013, de respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of morphine which is a prohibited substance on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. It is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent used medication containing codeine to treat opthalmic migraines. Codeine metabolizes into morphine which causes the positive test. Respondent did request for a therapeutic use exemption (TUE). The measured concentrations of codeine and morphine are consistent with the medical use.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
