Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M24 for a violation of the Anti-Dopoing Rules. During a cycling event a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of erythropoietin. Erythropoietin is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
Respondent claims that the positive test derives from medication used after a fall with the bike.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 4 years (which is equal with the decision of the appeal committee of the FFC, dated October 28, 2011) in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFC and related French sport federations.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
