Facts
The French Triathlon Federation (Fédération Française de Triathlon, FFTri) charges respondent M52 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on October 9, 2005, a sample was collected for doping control purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisolone which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
In her decision the disciplinary committee of the FFTri had sanctioned the respondent with a six month period of ineligibility. But in his appeal the appeal committee of the FFTri sanctioned him only with a warning.
Respondent had mentioned the use of pharmaceutical products on the doping control form, but these products don't contain prednisolone. Also he had an injection to treat tendon bursitus in his left ankle. The panel concludes that amount measured doesn't match with the time the injection was administrated.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFTri.
2. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
