Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M20 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on July 23, 2005, respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of budesonide. Budesonide is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent had used a pharmaceutical product containing the prohibited substance. He suffers from exercise asthma and allergies since his adolescence. He has test evidence for the findings of a methacholine, which is treated with glucorticosteroids. The panel regards the treatment justifiable for the positive test result.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
