Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme,FFC) charges respondent M40 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on August 20, 2013, a sample was collected for doping control purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of betamethasone and heptaminol which are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. They are regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent had used medication to treat a pain in his left knee, this medication contained the prohibited substances. He didn't attend a physician for which the panel regards this as a case of self medication, which is unjustifiable.
Decision
1.The decision is a period of ineligibility of 18 months in which respondent can't take part in competition and manifestation of the FFC and related French sport federations.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served in voluntary suspension and already served by the sanction of the disciplinary committee (one year period of ineligibility, cancelling results and withdrawal of medals, points and prizes) of the FFC, dated December 12, 2013.
3. The decision of the disciplinary committee of the FFC will be modified because it contradicts the current sanction.
4. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
