Facts
The French Ice Hockey Federation (Fédération Française de Hockey sur Glace, FFHG) charges respondent M40 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a training on November 19, 2007, respondent didn't attend a doping test.

History
The respondent didn't attend the doping test because of his disappointment for not being selected to get a certificate as physical trainer and he was afraid of a positive test because he had used creatine to create more muscle mass.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of twenty months in which the respondent can't take place in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFHG.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served in voluntary suspension.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Federation of Bullfighting (Federation Française de course camarguaise, FFCC) charges respondent M39 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an event on July 15, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of metabolites of cannabis and of cocaine. These substances are prohibited according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Cannabis is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent blames the samplers for negligence, they were handling eight athletes that needed to be tested. He even wants a DNA test to prove that the taken samples came out of his body. He even contacts the samplers to make them admit the circumstances where in poor conditions.
However there was no proof of any errors during the sample collecting procedure.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFCC, as pronounced in the decision of September 24, 2007, by the disciplinary committee of the FFCC.
2. The period of ineligibility should be reduced with the time already served by the decision of September 24, 2007, by the disciplinary committee of the FFCC.
3. The decision start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M37 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on December 2, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisone and prednisolone which are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. They are regarded as specified substances.

History
The respondent didn't provide any information about how the prohibited substances had entered his body.

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 the FFC.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Federation of Full Contact Sports (Fédération Française de Full Contact, FFFC) charges respondent M36 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on December 8, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis and a metabolite of stanozolol. Cannabis and stanozolol are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent didn't provide any information about how the prohibited substance had entered his body.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFFC.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Free Flight Federation (Fédération Française de Vol Libre, FFVL) charges respondent M35 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an Free Flight event on November 27, 2007, respondent didn't attend a doping control.

History
Respondent couldn't conduct the competition due to climate conditions. He left the scene to another beach for performing demonstrations. For that reason he was unable to hear he was summoned for a doping test. Although the respondent belonged to the designated test group and holds his responsibility he wasn't informed in person for the doping control ahead.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquited.
2. The desicion starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Related cases:

• CAS 2002_A_374 Johann Muehlegg vs IOC
  January 24, 2003
• CAS 2002_A_400 Johann Muehlegg vs FIS
  January 24, 2003
  
  

Mr. Johann Muehlegg is a Spanish Athlete competing in the men’s cross-country skiing at at the Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Winter Games.

On 23 February 2002 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance Darbepoetin (dEPO).

After notification the Athlete was heard for the IOC Disciplinary Commission. The Spanish delegation argued that the substance Darbepoetin is not expressly mentioned on the list of the prohibited substances and it disputed the validation of the test method.

The IOC concludes that the Athlete has committed a doping violation and decides on 24 February 2002 that the Athlete Johann Muehlegg is:

1.) disqualified from the men’s 50 km classical cross country skiing event; and

2.) excluded from the XIX Olympic Winter Games Salt Lake City 2002, according to Chapter II, Articles 2.1 and 2.2 of the Olympic Movement Anti-Doping Code.

3.) The International Ski Federation is requested to modify the results of the above-mentioned event accordingly and to consider any further action within its own competence.

4.) The National Olympic Committee of Spain is hereby ordered to return to the IOC, not later than 17:00 hours today, the medal and the diploma awarded to the athlete in relation to the above-mentioned event.

5.) The decision shall enter into force immediately.

Facts
The French Swimming Federation (Fédération Française de Natation, FFN) charges respondent M34 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a water polo match on November 3, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cocaine. Cocaine is prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent denies the use of cocaine, probably it derives from his intimate relations with his partner, which is a regular consumer of this narcotic. He even arranged a hair test on his expense which indicates an extreme low concentration of the prohibited substance. However cocaine is not regarded as a specified substance, for this reason there are no mitigating circumstances for the use of it. Also the panel regards a hair test not valid because this indicates the use over a long period of time and not the recent usage, like an urine test.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFN.
2. The decision (one year period of ineligibility), dated February 29, 2008, by the disciplinary committee of the FFN should be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the decision of February 29, 2008.
4. The decision start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

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IOC 2002 IOC vs Larissa Lazutina
February 24, 2002
CAS 2002_A_370 Larissa Lazutina vs IOC
November 29, 2002
Swiss Federal Court 4P.267_2002 Larissa Lazutina & Olga Danilova vs IOC and FIS
Swiss Federal Court 4P.268_2002 Larissa Lazutina & Olga Danilova vs IOC and FIS
Swiss Federal Court 4P.269_2002 Larissa Lazutina & Olga Danilova vs IOC and FIS
Swiss Federal Court 4P.270_2002 Larissa Lazutina & Olga Danilova vs IOC and FIS
May 27, 2003

Ms. Larissa Lazutina and Olga Danilova are Russian Athletes competing in de women’s cross country skiing at the Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Winter Games.

On 21 February 2002 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athletes after their blood and urine samples tested positive for the prohibited substance darbepoetin (dEPO), related substance to erythropoietin (EPO).
After notification the Athletes were heard for the IOC Disciplinary Commission.

At the combined hearing for the two Athlete’s, the Russian delegation argued that the substance darbepoetin is not expressly mentioned on the list of the prohibited substances and disputed the validation of the test method.

The IOC Disciplinary Commission concludes that the athletes Larissa Lazutina and Olga Danilova have committed a doping offense according to Chapter II, Articles 2.1 and 2.2 of the Olympic Movement Anti-Doping Code.

The IOC Executive Board decides, as recommended by the IOC Disciplinary Commission, that the Athlete Olga Danilova is:
1.) disqualified from the women’s 30 km classical cross country skiing event;
2.) excluded from the XIX Olympic Winter Games Salt Lake City 2002, according to Chapter II, Articles 2.1 and 2.2 of the Olympic Movement Anti-Doping Code.
3.) The International Ski Federation is requested to modify the results of the above-mentioned event accordingly and to consider any further action within its own competence.
4.) The National Olympic Committee of the Russian Federation is hereby ordered to return to the IOC, not later than 17:00 hours today, the diploma awarded to the athlete in relation to the above-mentioned event.
5.) The decision shall enter into force immediately.

The IOC Executive Board decides, as recommended by the IOC Disciplinary Commission, that the Athlete Larissa Lazutina is:
1.) disqualified from the women’s 30 km classical cross country skiing event;
2.) excluded from the XIX Olympic Winter Games Salt Lake City 2002, according to Chapter II, Articles 2.1 and 2.2 of the Olympic Movement Anti-Doping Code.
3.) The International Ski Federation is requested to modify the results of the above-mentioned event accordingly and to consider any further action within its own competence.
4.) The National Olympic Committee of the Russian Federation is hereby ordered to return to the IOC, not later than 17:00 hours today, the medal and diploma awarded to the athlete in relation to the above-mentioned event.
5.) The decision shall enter into force immediately.

Related cases:
IOC 2002 IOC vs Olga Danilova
February 24, 2002
CAS 2002_A_370 Larissa Lazutina vs IOC
November 29, 2002
Swiss Federal Court 4P.267_2002 Larissa Lazutina & Olga Danilova vs IOC and FIS
Swiss Federal Court 4P.268_2002 Larissa Lazutina & Olga Danilova vs IOC and FIS
Swiss Federal Court 4P.269_2002 Larissa Lazutina & Olga Danilova vs IOC and FIS
Swiss Federal Court 4P.270_2002 Larissa Lazutina & Olga Danilova vs IOC and FIS
May 27, 2002

Ms. Larissa Lazutina and Olga Danilova are Russian Athletes competing in de women’s cross country skiing at the Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Winter Games.

On 21 February 2002 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athletes after their blood and urine samples tested positive for the prohibited substance darbepoetin (dEPO), related substance to erythropoietin (EPO).
After notification the Athletes were heard for the IOC Disciplinary Commission.

At the combined hearing for the two Athlete’s, the Russian delegation argued that the substance darbepoetin is not expressly mentioned on the list of the prohibited substances and disputed the validation of the test method.

The IOC Disciplinary Commission concludes that the athletes Larissa Lazutina and Olga Danilova have committed a doping offense according to Chapter II, Articles 2.1 and 2.2 of the Olympic Movement Anti-Doping Code.

The IOC Executive Board decides, as recommended by the IOC Disciplinary Commission, that the Athlete Larissa Lazutina is:
1.) disqualified from the women’s 30 km classical cross country skiing event;
2.) excluded from the XIX Olympic Winter Games Salt Lake City 2002, according to Chapter II, Articles 2.1 and 2.2 of the Olympic Movement Anti-Doping Code.
3.) The International Ski Federation is requested to modify the results of the above-mentioned event accordingly and to consider any further action within its own competence.
4.) The National Olympic Committee of the Russian Federation is hereby ordered to return to the IOC, not later than 17:00 hours today, the medal and diploma awarded to the athlete in relation to the above-mentioned event.
5.) The decision shall enter into force immediately.

The IOC Executive Board decides, as recommended by the IOC Disciplinary Commission, that the Athlete Olga Danilova is:
1.) disqualified from the women’s 30 km classical cross country skiing event;
2.) excluded from the XIX Olympic Winter Games Salt Lake City 2002, according to Chapter II, Articles 2.1 and 2.2 of the Olympic Movement Anti-Doping Code.
3.) The International Ski Federation is requested to modify the results of the above-mentioned event accordingly and to consider any further action within its own competence.
4.) The National Olympic Committee of the Russian Federation is hereby ordered to return to the IOC, not later than 17:00 hours today, the diploma awarded to the athlete in relation to the above-mentioned event.
5.) The decision shall enter into force immediately.

Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M33 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on July 20, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the blood samples showed a high testosterone on epitestosterone level. A complementary spectrometric analysis of the sample revealed an exogenous origin of testosterone. Exogenous testosterone is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent didn't provide any information about how the prohibited substance had entered his body nor did he mention the use of a prohibtited substance on the doping control form.

Decision
1. The sanction is period of ineligibility of two years in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by French sport federations.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.