Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M65 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletic event on June 29, 2014, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2014 prohibited list. It is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent did not provide any information about how the prohibited substance had entered his sample.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility lasting one year in which he can not take part in competition or other manifestations of the FFA and related French sport federations.
2. All his results of the athletic event of June 29, 2014, are cancelled. Prizes, points and medals are withdrawn.
3. The sanction starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
