In December 2014 the Fédération Française de Cyclisme (FFC), the French Cycling Federation, has reported and anti-doping rule violation against the Respondent M45 after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances prednisone and prednisolone.
After the FFC decided on 13 February 2015 to impose no sanction the AFLD opened disciplinary proceedings against the respondent hereafter.
The Athlete admitted his negligence and stated in his defence, sustained with evidence, that he used prescribed medication for his condition and without intention to enhance his performance.
Considering the exceptional circumstances the AFLD accepts the respondents explanation and concludes that the concentration of the prohibited substances found in the respondent’s sample were consistent with the prescribed medication he used.
Therefore the AFLD decides on 24 September 2015 to confirm the FFC decision of 13 February 2015 and not to impose a sanction on the respondent.
