Robert Sassone (cyclist)
Robert Sassone in 2001 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 November 1978 Nouméa, New Caledonia |
| Died | 21 January 2016 (aged 37) Nouméa, New Caledonia |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road and track |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional team | |
| 2000–2003 | Cofidis |
Robert Sassone (23 November 1978 – 21 January 2016) was a French racing cyclist. He had cancer and killed himself.
He rode in the men's Madison at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He also rode in the 2002 Vuelta a España, finishing in 129th place. 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.