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Gilbert Desmet
Cycling, Cyclist
1931 –
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Who is Gilbert Desmet?
Gilbert Desmet, nicknamed Smetje van Lichtervelde, is a retired Belgian cyclist, professional from 1952 to 1967. In the 1956 Tour de France, he wore the yellow jersey for 2 days, and in the 1963 Tour de France he wore it for 9 days. Desmet won 101 professional courses, including Paris–Tours, La Flèche Wallonne and Four Days of Dunkirk. His best result in the Tour de France was his 4th place in 1962.
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- Born
- Feb 2, 1931
Belgium - Nationality
- Belgium
- Profession
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on July 23, 2013
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