Armand Desmet facts for kids
Desmet in 1962
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Armand Desmet |
| Born | 23 January 1931 Waregem, Belgium |
| Died | 17 November 2012 (aged 81) |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
Armand Desmet (born January 23, 1931 – died November 17, 2012) was a famous Belgian professional road bicycle racer. He was known for his strong riding and for being a key teammate to other cycling legends. Desmet competed in many important races during his career, winning some and achieving high places in others.
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Armand Desmet: A Belgian Cycling Star
Armand Desmet was born in Waregem, Belgium. He became a professional cyclist in 1955. He raced for 12 years, until 1967. During his career, he was part of some very successful teams.
Early Wins and Achievements
Desmet quickly showed his talent in cycling. He was the first person to win two important races:
- The E3 Prijs Vlaanderen
- The Rund um den Henninger-Turm
Winning these races showed he was a strong and skilled rider.
Grand Tour Success
Armand Desmet also did very well in the "Grand Tours." These are the biggest and longest stage races in professional cycling.
Vuelta a España
In the 1960 Vuelta a España, Desmet had an amazing performance. He led the race for several days. This meant he was in first place overall. In the end, he finished in 2nd place in the general classification. This is a fantastic achievement in such a tough race. He also won a stage in the 1964 Vuelta a España. Winning a stage means he was the fastest rider on one specific day of the race.
Tour de France
Desmet also competed in the Tour de France. This is perhaps the most famous cycling race in the world. In the 1963 Tour de France, he finished in 5th place overall. This shows he was one of the best cyclists of his time.
Teamwork and Legacy
Armand Desmet rode for famous teams like Faema (from 1961 to 1963) and Solo Superia (from 1964 to 1966). He was known as part of the "red guard" of Rik Van Looy. This means he was a very strong and loyal teammate to Van Looy, helping him win many races. Desmet's career was marked by his powerful riding and his ability to support his team leaders.
See also
In Spanish: Armand Desmet para niños
