16 Mar 2006
Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M10 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on July 23, 2005, respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of budesonide, Budesonide is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent, by a decision on October 6, 2005, had received a
sanction of 18 months period of ineligibility, six months conditionally, by the disciplinary committee of the FCC. Respondent appealed against this decision. Respondent claims not to have used any substance to enhance his sport performance, he had used products in a pharmacy against fatigue, these products where mentioned on the doping control form, they don't explain the presence of heptaminol in his sample.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year conditionally in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFC.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.