British cyclist Mark Cavendish has made history by breaking the record for Tour de France stage wins. Cavendish won his 35th stage in Saint-Vulbas, eastern France, surpassing the previous record of 34 victories held by Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx. The 39-year-old Astana-Qazaqstan rider expressed his disbelief at the achievement and credited his team for their support in achieving this milestone. Cavendish had faced setbacks last year when he crashed out of the Tour, but he returned stronger to secure this record-breaking win.
Cavendish began winning Tour stages in 2008 and has steadily increased his tally over the years. In 2021, he equaled Merckx’s record with four stage victories. His teammates and competitors were quick to praise his accomplishment, with lead-out rider Cees Bol hailing Cavendish for “nailing it.”
This breaking news story is being updated with more details to follow shortly. To stay updated on this historic moment, viewers are encouraged to refresh the page or download the Sky News app for breaking news alerts. Mark Cavendish’s record-breaking win has garnered attention and praise from the cycling world, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest sprinters in Tour de France history.
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