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Gilbert Desmet

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Belgian cyclist (1931-2024)

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Gilbert Desmet, nicknamed Smetje van Lichtervelde, was a Belgian cyclist who was professional from 1952 to 1967. In the 1956 Tour de France, he wore the yellow jersey for two days, and in the 1963 Tour de France he wore it for nine days.

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Smith's1966-1967
Groene Leeuw1963-1965
Carpano1960-1962
Faema (cycling team, 1955-1962)1957-1959
Bertin1956-1956
Groene Leeuw1952-1955

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Gilbert Desmet, nicknamed Smetje van Lichtervelde, was a Belgian cyclist who was professional from 1952 to 1967. In the 1956 Tour de France, he wore the yellow jersey for two days, and in the 1963 Tour de France he wore it for nine days. Desmet won 101 professional races, 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. He finished second in the 1959 Paris-Roubaix. In total, Desmet won 101 professional races.

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Lived 1931 to 2024 · aged 93
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