Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M05 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on January 16, 2005, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of 19-norandrosterone, epimethendiol (17α-methyl-5β-androstane-3α,17β-diol), two metabolites of metandienone (6β-hydroxymethandienone, 17-epimethandienone) and testosterone or its precursors which are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent admits the use of the steroids to enhance his sport performances, but appealed against the decision of the disciplinary committee for a reduction of the sanction because it was his first violation.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three years in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFHMFAC.
2. The decision start on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
