Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M23 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 cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent had used cannabis in a social setting, it was his first time he had used is. To prove this fact he provided an additional test which he paid, this test was negative.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months, from which 2 months conditionally, respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFC.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
