Philippe Gilbert awarded Trophée National du Mérite Sportif 2009

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Gilbert had significant victories in Paris-Tours and the Tour of Lombardy in 2009. But it were also his recognized human qualities that convinced the jury of the National Trophy of Sports Merit to award the prize to him. A title which can only be obtained once in the career of a sportsman or a sportswoman. The Trophy had not been awarded in 2008, for lack of good performances.

Laureats of the National Trophy of Sports Merit since 2000

• 2000: Joël Smets (motocross)
• 2001: Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin (tennis)
• 2002: Marc Wilmots (football)
• 2003: Stefan Everts (motocross)
• 2004: Axel Merckx (cycling)
• 2005: Tom Boonen (cycling)
• 2006: Kim Gevaert and Tia Hellebaut (athletics)
• 2007: Kim Gevaert, Hanna Mariën, Olivia Borlée and Elodie Ouédraogo (athletics)
• 2008: not awarded
• 2009: Philippe Gilbert (cycling)

The strong moments of the 2009 season of Philippe Gilbert

27-year-old Philippe Gilbert distinguished himself by winning:

• a stage in the Tour of Italy (Giro)
• Paris-Tours
• Tour de Lombardy

Other significant performances include:

• 2nd in the championship of Belgium
• 6th in the World Road Championships
• 3rd in the Tour of Flanders
• 4th in Liège-Bastogne-Liège