Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M20 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event July 7, 2014, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisone and prednisolone which are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2014 prohibited list. They are regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent had been sanctioned by the disciplinary committee of the FFC with a period of ineligibility of 8 months in which he can not take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFC. Results obtained on July 7, 2014, were cancelled. Medals, points and prizes were withdrawn.
The athlete claims he had used medication containing prednisolone which metabolizes into prednisone. It was used for therapeutic purposes to treat sinusitis and pharyngitis from which he suffered, he admitted having been negligent, using the remaining of a treatment.
The panel considers a higher sanction because of the nature and concentration of the prohibited substance.
Decision
1. The sanction of the appeal committee is confirmed, a period of ineligibility of one year in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FCC and related sport federations.
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 disciplinary committee of the FCC.
3. The decision of the disciplinary committee needs to be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
