Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme, FFA) charges Marilyn Bouche, the athlete, for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. Respondent provided a sample for doping control purposes on December 14, 2014, during competition. The sample showed the presence of heptaminol which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2014 prohibited list.
History
The athlete had used medication to improve a problem with her veins. She had not mentioned the use on the doping control form. Also she had not checked the product she used on the internet for which she can regarded as negligent.
Decision
1. The doping violation has been established.
2. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which the athlete can not take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFA.
3. The results of December 14, 2014, were cancelled. Points, medals and prizes will be withdrawn.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published in the official bulletin of the FFA.
5. The decision can be reformed within two months by the French Anti-Doping Agency (Agence Française de Lutte contre le Dopage, AFLD).
