Facts
The French Federation for Public Physical Education (Union Française des Oeuvres Laïques d'Éducation Physique, UFOLEP) charges respondent M20 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on September 29, 2013, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisolone and prednisone which are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. They are regarded as specified substances.
History
Respondent has a disease, an allergic reaction causing significant hives. He has a prescription and certificate for the use of a product containing prednisolone which metabolizes into prednisone. The dosage he takes normally is two pills in a day for four days, during some periods he uses only half.
The concentration of prohibited substances detected in his urine are consistent with such circumstances, there is no need for any sanctions against him.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (six months period of ineligibility, canceling results) dated December 13, 2013, by the disciplinary committee of the UFOLEP is cancelled.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
