Robert Sassone (cyclist)

Robert Sassone

Robert Sassone in 2001
Personal information
Born (1978-11-23)23 November 1978
Nouméa, New Caledonia
Died 21 January 2016(2016-01-21) (aged 37)
Team information
Role Rider

Robert Sassone (23 November 1978 21 January 2016) was a French racing cyclist.[1] He had cancer and took his own life.[2]

He rode in the men's Madison at the 2000 Summer Olympics.[3] He also rode in the 2002 Vuelta a España, finishing in 129th place.[2] He was banned from cycling for two years in 2004, after testing positive for betamethasone during the Six Days of Nouméa race in New Caledonia.[4][5]

References

  1. Robert Sassone (ex-Cofidis) est mort (French)
  2. 1 2 "Former Cofidis rider Robert Sassone dies aged 37". Cycling Weekly. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  3. "Robert Sassone". Sports Reference. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  4. "Former Cofidis rider Robert Sassone dies aged 37". Cycling News. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  5. "Retired French pro Robert Sassone dead at 37". Velo News. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
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