Gilbert Desmet
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Gilbert Desmet |
| Nickname | Smetje van Lichtervelde |
| Born |
2 February 1931 Belgium |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional team(s) | |
| 1952-1955 | Groene Leeuw-Huret |
| 1956 | Bertin-d'Allessandro |
| 1957-1959 | Faema-Guerra |
| 1959-1962 | Carpano |
| 1963-1965 | Wiel's-Groene Leeuw |
| 1066-1967 | Romeo-Smith's |
| Major wins | |
| Paris–Tours La Flèche Wallone Four Days of Dunkirk |
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Gilbert Desmet (2 February 1931, Roeselare), 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. He finished second in the 1959 Paris–Roubaix.
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