Facts
The French Triathlon Federation (Fédération Française de Triathlon, FFTri) charges respondent M50 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on March 20, 2005, a sample was taken for doping tests purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of metabolites of nandrolone and ephedrine which are prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent was sanctioned by the disciplinary committee of the FFTri with a period of ineligibility of two years extended to the French Swimming Federation, French Athletics Federation and the French Cycling Federation. Respondent appealed against this decision but the appeal committee of the FFTri confirmed the given sanction.
However the respondent didn't produce any new information towards this case before the board. Regarding the seriousness the sanction will be extended to all sport federations.
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 French sport federations.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification and ends as sanctioned by the appeal committee of the FFTri.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
