Robert Sassone (cyclist)
 Robert Sassone in 2001 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
23 November 1978 Nouméa, New Caledonia |
| Died | 21 January 2016 (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
- ↑ Robert Sassone (ex-Cofidis) est mort (French)
- 1 2 "Former Cofidis rider Robert Sassone dies aged 37". Cycling Weekly. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ↑ "Robert Sassone". Sports Reference. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ↑ "Former Cofidis rider Robert Sassone dies aged 37". Cycling News. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ↑ "Retired French pro Robert Sassone dead at 37". Velo News. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
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