Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M33 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on November 23, 2014, respondent provided a sample 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 council of French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) had sentenced the respondent in the past with a period of ineligibility of two years in her decision of May 15, 2008.
The respondent claims he had used medication from his wife containing prednisolone which caused the positive test. He had used it for treatment of his hurt knee.
The panel regards auto medication as a dangerous and wrong act.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three years in which respondent can not take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFC or related French sport federations.
2. All the results obtained on November 23, 2014, are cancelled. Medals, points and prizes are withdrawn.
3. The decision starts on the date of the notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
