Facts
The French Triathlon Federation (Fédération Française de Triathlon, FFTri) charges respondent M41 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on January 9, 2005, a sample was taken for doping tests purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence a metabolite of cocaine. Cocaine is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent was sanctioned with a period of ineligibility of two years by the disciplinary committee of the FFTri. He didn't appear at the hearing and the contra analysis confirmed the findings. The appeal committee of the FFTri confirmed the same sanction.
The panel extends the sanction to all sport federations.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by sport federations.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
