Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M25 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on August 26, 2004, respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. Analysis of the samples showed the presence of a high testosterone on epitestosterone level. A complementary spectrometric analysis of the sample revealed an exogenous origin of testosterone. Exogenous testosterone is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent doesn't provide any explanation for the positive doping test.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by approved French sport federations.
2. The decision will start after March 4, 2005.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
