Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M15 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on September 26, 2004, respondent was asked to provide a doping sample. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of betamethasone which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
Respondent had an injection with an unknown substance one week before the doping control. This injection is the probable cause of the positive test. He has no justification for the use of it.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 6 months 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.
