Gustaaf De Smet (15 May 1935 – 28 May 2020) was a Belgian cyclist. He competed in three events at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[1] He spent his entire professional career riding for Groene Leeuw–Sinalco–SAS. He became East-Flemish champion in 1964.[2]

Gustaaf De Smet
De Smet after winning the 1964 Championship of Flanders
Personal information
Born(1935-05-15)15 May 1935
Mariakerke, Belgium
Died28 May 2020(2020-05-28) (aged 85)
Oostakker, Belgium
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Professional team
1960–1968Groene Leeuw–Sinalco–SAS
Major wins
Other stage races
Four Days of Dunkirk (1965)

One-day races and Classics

Schaal Sels (1960)
Nationale Sluitingprijs (1962, 1964)
Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen (1964)
Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne (1966)

De Smet died on 28 May 2020, aged 85.[2]

Major results

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References

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  1. ^ "Gustaaf De Smet Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
  2. ^ a b Gustaaf De Smet overleden: “Ook na zijn wielercarrière heel gedreven” (in Dutch)
  3. ^ "Gustaaf De Smet". ProCyclingStats. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
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