Franco Sancassani


Franco Sancassani is an Italian rower. He is the brother of fellow rower and World Championships gold medalist Elisabetta Sancassani.

Biography

Sancassani was part of the team which finished fourth at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He largely specialises in lightweight and sculls events and has won nine gold medals at the World Rowing Championships. In 2013 he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at Oscar del remo.