Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M51 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on March 13, 2005, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed a high testerone on epitestosterone ratio, an additional spectrometric analysis on isotopes showed testosterone of exogenous origin which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent was sanctioned by the disciplinary committee of the FFHMFAC with a period of ineligibility of three years. Respondent appealed against this decision, the appeal committee of the FFHMFAC failed to deal with this matter within the time limit.
Because of the seriousness of the violation the panel concludes that the sanction remains.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three years in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFHMFAC.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
