Facts
The French Surfing Federation (Fédération Française de Surf, FFSurf) charges respondent M36 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a surf event on October 3, 2004, the respondent provided a sample for doping control purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis, a metabolite of methyltestosterone, Methylenedioxyamphetamine and methylenedioxymethamphetamine. These substance are prohibited according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent claims to have used the substances to treat back pain but has no medical evidence for this.
Decision
1. The respondent is sanctioned with a period of ineligibility two years in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFSurf.
2. The sanction pronounced by this decision will take effect on
January 1, 2005
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
