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Sir Mark Cavendish, 39, Breaks Tour de France Record with 35th Stage Win

Jul 3, 2024, 06:08 PM

Sir Mark Cavendish, riding for the Astana Qazaqstan team, has made history by winning his 35th stage in the Tour de France, surpassing the previous record held by Eddy Merckx. At the age of 39, Cavendish's victory in stage 5 of the 2024 Tour de France cements his status as the greatest sprinter in the history of cycling. This achievement is particularly significant as it comes in what is expected to be his final appearance at the race. Cavendish's remarkable career, which began with his first Tour stage win 16 years ago, has seen him overcome numerous challenges to reach this historic milestone. The cycling community has hailed him as the best sprinter of all time, and his record-breaking performance has been celebrated worldwide. Known as the 'Manx Missile,' Cavendish's journey has been described as one of the fairy tales of this year's Tour.