Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M28 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on September 25, 2005, respondent was asked to provide a doping sample. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of salbutamol which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
Respondent had received a warning for this violation from the disciplinary committee of the FFA. Respondent doesn't dispute the results of the analysis. He had mentioned on the doping control form a drug containing the substance found in his urine. He needed the medication to treat asthmatic bronchites and exercise induced asthma from which he suffers over ten years. He has reports to prove his condition (the results a cardiopulmonary exercise test and a bronchial provocation test).
The panel doesn't regards the reports as prove for having asthma.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 6 months conditionally in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFA.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
