Philippe Gilbert
Belgian cyclist
1982 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Belgian cyclist
Born
July 5, 1982
Age
~44 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
sport cyclist
BelgiumBorn in Verviers
1982
Born in Verviers (1982-07-05)
2009
AwardBelgian Sportsman of the year
2009
AwardBelgian National Sports Merit Award
2010
AwardBelgian Sportsman of the year
2011
AwardBelgian Sportsman of the year
2011
AwardVélo d'Or
Present
About
Philippe Gilbert is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer, who is known for being a versatile rider who was able to win four of the five very different profile cycling monuments and also the World Road Race Championships in 2012, and for being one of two riders, along with Davide Rebellin, to have won the three Ardennes classics – the Amstel Gold Race, La Flèche Wallonne and Liège–Bastogne–Liège – in a single season, which he accomplished in 2011. Gilbert also finished the 2011 season as the overall winner of the UCI World Tour.
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Who is Philippe Gilbert?+
Philippe Gilbert is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer, who is known for being a versatile rider who was able to win four of the five very different profile cycling monuments and also the World Road Race Championships in 2012, and for being one of two riders, along with Davide Rebellin
What does the name Philippe mean?+
The name Philippe means "a male given name, equivalent to English Philip, very popular in 20th century France, next only to Jean and Pierre". It is of French origin.
When was Philippe Gilbert born?+
Philippe Gilbert was born on July 5, 1982.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Philip, very popular in 20th century France, next only to Jean and Pierre
The name Philippe is of French origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Philip, very popular in 20th century France, next only to Jean and Pierre". It is traditionally a male name.
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Philippe Pétain
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Philippe IV of France
King of France from 1285 to 1314 (1268–1314)
Philippe II of France
King of France, and the first to be called by that title (1165–1223)
Philippe Coutinho
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Philippe VI of France
King of France from 1328 to 1350
Philippe III of France
king of France from 1270 to 1285 (1245–1285)
Philippe — July 5, 1982
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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