Facts
The French Motorcycling Federation (Fédération Française de Motocyclisme, FFM) charges respondent M34 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a motorcycling event on June 22, 2014, the respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisolone and prednisone, these are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2014 prohibited list. They are regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent had used the remnants of medication he took for treating breathing problems from which he suffers several years. He has the prescription dated December 14, 2012. He had been negligent for checking the ingredients but claims the physician had not informed him that it contained a prohibited substance which is not allowed during competition.
The panel regard this self medication as dangerous act, also the concentration measured and the explanation will result in a sanction.
Decision
1. The decision is a period of ineligibility of three months in which respondent can't take part in competition and manifestation of the FFM.
2. All his results obtained on June 22, 2014, will be cancelled. Medals, points and prizes will be withdrawn.
3. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
