Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M16 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a bodybuilding event on May 31, 2014, the respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of tamoxifen, which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2014 prohibited list. It is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The disciplinary committee had sanctioned the respondent with a period of ineligibility of 2 years in which she was excluded from competition and activities organized by the FFHMFAC. Results acquired on May 31, 2014, were cancelled. Points, prices and medals were withdrawn.
The respondent claimed the positive test derived from several pharmaceutical products, potassium, vitamins and a fat burning product. She had mentioned the products on the doping control form. These products did not explain how the prohibited substance had entered her body.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 2 years in which she is excluded from competition and activities organized by all French sport federations.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the time fulfilled in provisional suspension and the time already fulfilled by the sanction of the disciplinary committee of the FFHMFAC.
3. The decision of the disciplinary committee will be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of the notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
