Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme, FFA) charges Laureline Gaussens, the athlete, for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. The athlete provided a sample for doping control purposes on May 30, 2015, during an ultra trail. The sample showed the presence of morphine which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2015 prohibited list.
History
The athlete asked for a B sample analysis, this analysis confirmed the earlier findings. She has no explanation how the prohibited substance had entered her body, she only uses homeopathic products. She had mentioned medications on the doping control form but these do not contain the prohibited substance. The athlete could not provide any explanation about how the prohibited substance had entered her body.
Decision
1. The doping violation has been established and there were no objections.
2. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years in which the athlete can not take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFA and other related French sport federations.
3. The results of May 30, 2015, are cancelled. Points, medals and prizes will be withdrawn.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
