Gilbert Desmet, nicknamed Smetje van Lichtervelde, is a former Belgian cyclist who was 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 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.Throughout his career, he was often confused with Gilbert De Smet, another Belgian cyclist with a similar name.
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Some of their strengths
Gilbert Desmet has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Confident, Energetic, Organized, Independent, Innovative, Optimistic, and Bold.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Gilbert Desmet is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who is known for being diligent and strong.
Helpful and Supportive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Gilbert Desmet well know them as someone who can be accepting, supportive, and productive, like a garden.
Independent and Organized
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Gilbert Desmet as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.
A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.
Courageous and Strong
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Gilbert Desmet is someone who is a risk-taker and a pioneer who only gets stronger through the hardships that are encountered in life.
They are also someone who is creative, expressive, and insightful, and who has a pioneering spirit with self-determination and natural artistic expression.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Gilbert Desmet tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Gilbert Desmet's challenges
While Gilbert Desmet has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Gilbert Desmet can be Rebellious, Perfectionist, Domineering, Bossy, Emotionally Distant, Arrogant, and Status-seeking.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Gilbert Desmet's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Gilbert Desmet must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Domineering and Impatient
Gilbert Desmet is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Gilbert Desmet also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
