Robert Sassone (cyclist)
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Robert Sassone (23 November 1978 – 21 January 2016) was a French racing cyclist.[1] He had cancer and killed himself.[2]
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Born | (1978-11-23)23 November 1978 Nouméa, New Caledonia |
Died | 21 January 2016(2016-01-21) (aged 37) Nouméa, New Caledonia |
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Discipline | Road and track |
Role | Rider |
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2000–2003 | Cofidis |
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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]