Facts
The French Federation of Powerboat Racing (Fédération Française de Motonautique, FFM) charges Respondent M18 with a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an event on May 20, 2013, the 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.
History
The respondent had mentioned the use of a pharmaceutical product containing codeine. It is likely that the codeine metabolizes into morphine causing the positive test. However the respondent didn't provide any explanation if the use was for therapeutic purposes, nor to explain the presence, in his urine.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized or authorized by the FFM.
2. All the results obtained at May 20, 2013, are cancelled. Medals, points and prize are withdrawn.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by: the period already served involuntary suspension, the period already served under the decision (dated July 9, 2013) by the disciplinary committee of the FFM.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
