| Birth date | 17 November 1979 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Montereau-Fault-Yonne, France |
| Death date | 3 June 2003 (aged 23) |
| Death place | Dresden, Germany |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Amateuryears 1 | 1998–1999 |
| Amateurteam 1 | Vendée U |
| Proyears 1 | 2000–2003 |
Fabrice Salanson (17 November 1979 – 3 June 2003) was a French road cyclist. He was considered to be a very promising talent before his death in 2003.[1]
During his short career, he most notably won a stage of the 2002 Grand Prix du Midi Libre and a stage of the 2000 Tour de l'Avenir. He also rode in the 2001 Giro d'Italia, but did not finish.
Death
On 3 June 2003 he was found dead next to his bed in his hotel in Dresden the morning before the Tour of Germany. The race was still held, but his team, , chose not to race.[2]
Forensics revealed that Salanson died of a heart attack. No indications of doping were found. However, an electrocardiogram from three weeks before Salanson's death later surfaced, showing an interruption during a strenuous test of maximum effort. While this was abnormal, it did not explain his death.
Major results
- 1997
- 1st Chrono des Nations Juniors
- 1st La Bernaudeau Junior
- 1999
- 8th Paris–Roubaix Espoirs
- 2000
- 1st Stage 3 Tour de l'Avenir
- 7th Grand Prix de Villers-Cotterêts
- 2001
- 7th Tour du Haut Var
- 2002
- 1st Stage 2 Grand Prix du Midi Libre
- 2003
- 4th A Travers le Morbihan
References
- ^ "Fabrice Salanson". ProCyclingStats. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ "French rider Salanson dies suddenly". The Irish Times. 4 June 2003. Retrieved 25 March 2021.