Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M19 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event June 29, 2014, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of triamcinolone which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2014 prohibited list.
History
The athlete had been sanctioned by the disciplinary committee of the FFC with a warning. Results obtained on June 29, 2014, were cancelled. Medals, points and prizes were withdrawn. The appeal committee of the FFC however sanctioned the athlete with a period of ineligibility of three months in which he was excluded for competition and manifestations organized or authorized by the FFC.
The athlete claims he had an injection with the prohibited substance to treat the symptoms of chikungunya virus. He had no intention to enhance his sport performance. He has medical proof of his condition.
The concentration of the amount measured is consistent with the medical use.
Decision
1. The sanction of the appeal committee is confirmed, a period of ineligibility of three months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FCC.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced with the period already served under provisional suspension and the period fulfilled under the sanction of the appeal committee of the FCC.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
