Facts
The French Federation of Undersea Studies and Sports (Fédération Française d'Etudes et de Sports Sous Marins, FFESSM) charges respondent M71 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an event on June 28, 2014, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of tuaminoheptane which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2014 prohibited list. It is regarded as a specified substance.
History
Respondent was sanctioned by the disciplinary committee of the FFESSM with a period of ineligibility of six months, in this period he was excluded to take part in regional, national and international competition. Also his results as individual or in a team were cancelled.
Respondent had used a pharmaceutical product containing the prohibited substance. He had used is to treat the symptoms of nasal obstruction resulting from chronic allergic rhinitis. He had not the intention to enhance his sport performance.
The panel has not seen medical files or medical prescriptions as prove of the medical condition of the respondent. Self medication is seen as a risk full act.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFESSM.
2. The decision first instance by the disciplinary committee of the FFESSM will be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already fulfilled by the sanction of the FFESSM.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
