Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme, FFA) charges Sabine Petitjean, the athlete, for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. The athlete provided a sample for doping control purposes on December 21, 2014, during a cross run. The sample showed the presence of tuaminoheptane which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2014 prohibited list.
History
The athlete was taking medications to treat a chest infection, one of these medications was the cause for the positive test. The athlete had a prescription from her physician.
The panel considers a reduction of the sanction because it is a first offence and there was no intention to enhance sport performance.
Decision
1. The doping violation has been established and there were no objections.
2. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of nine months in which the athlete can not take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFA and other French sport federations.
3. The results of December 21, 2014, are cancelled. Points, medals and prizes will be withdrawn.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
