Mark Cavendish

2024 - 7 - 4

Mark Cavendish: The Unstoppable Manx Missile of Cycling

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Mark Cavendish makes history with his 35th Tour de France stage win, defying age and expectations. Learn how he secured this iconic victory and left the world in awe.

Mark Cavendish, also known as the Manx Missile, has solidified his place in cycling history with a remarkable achievement. On July 3rd, 2024, Cavendish marked Sir Mark Cavendish Day by clinching his 35th Tour de France stage win, breaking the all-time record. Despite his age and the challenges he faced in recent years, Cavendish's sprint in this historic victory was reminiscent of his classic style, showcasing his enduring skill and determination.

The victory was not only a testament to Cavendish's talent but also a display of quick thinking and exceptional decision-making. Breaking Eddy Merckx's long-standing record was no easy task, but Cavendish's persistence and brilliance shone through, securing his place in cycling folklore. His ability to defy age and continue to excel in a sport known for its extreme physical demands is nothing short of extraordinary.

Cavendish's journey to this milestone win was marked by setbacks, including a heartbreaking crash and years of illness and winless races. Overcoming these challenges and emerging victorious at the pinnacle of cycling exemplifies Cavendish's resilience and unparalleled skill. His record-breaking 35th career Tour de France stage win in what may be his final appearance at the event is a story of determination, triumph, and sheer greatness.

In the cycling world, Cavendish's achievement has been met with widespread acclaim. His fellow cyclists, including Geraint Thomas, have praised his remarkable feat and the way he has shattered stereotypes about age and performance in the sport. Mark Cavendish's legacy as one of the greatest sprinters of all time is now firmly cemented, with major figures in cycling acknowledging his unparalleled skill and contribution to the sport's history.

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Against All Odds, Mark Cavendish Leaves the World in Awe (Bicycling)

July 3rd, 2024, should now forever be known as Sir Mark Cavendish Day. The Manx Missile now holds the record for most Tour de France stage wins of all time, ...

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How Mark Cavendish secured his historic 35th stage win (Rouleur)

One of the most satisfying aspects of Mark Cavendish's stunning, history-making victory today was just how vintage a Cavendish sprint it was.

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How Mark Cavendish broke Eddy Merckx's all-time Tour de France ... (Cyclingnews.com)

Quick thinking, good decisions deliver magic 35th stage victory.

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Stubborn, brave, brilliant: Cavendish defies age again to rewrite ... (The Guardian)

To win a Tour stage at 39 is a stunning feat of endurance in a sport where many careers last less than two years.

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Mark Cavendish claims record-breaking 35th career Tour de France ... (NBC News)

SAINT-VULBAS, France — Mark Cavendish wrote a new chapter of Tour de France history in what is expected to be his last appearance at cycling's biggest race.

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Mark Cavendish breaks Tour de France record for stage wins (Sky News)

At 39 years old - having come back from a heartbreaking crash in what was meant to be his final Tour de France, and five winless years marked by illness and ...

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Sir Mark Cavendish makes cycling history at Tour de France with ... (Sky Sports)

Mark Cavendish crushed the field in a masterful bunch sprint to claim a record-breaking 35th victory on the Tour de France when he prevailed in the fifth ...

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Geraint Thomas hails 'unbelievable' Mark Cavendish – 'It's great that ... (Cyclingnews.com)

'He's 39 and everyone says you get slower as you get older – he's proven that wrong'

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'The best sprinter of all time': cycling hails Mark Cavendish's feat (The Guardian)

Major figures in cycling hailed Mark Cavendish after he set a new record for Tour de France stage victories.

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Cycling great Mark Cavendish breaks Tour de France record with ... (ABC News)

The "Manx Missile", Mark Cavendish, breaks the record of another cycling great, Eddy Merckx, taking out his 35th Tour de France career stage win with a ...

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Mark Cavendish earns Tour de France immortality with 35th stage win (BBC News)

Last year was supposed to be his 14th and final Tour, but the dream of ending his career with the outright record motivated him to delay his retirement and make ...

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Tour de France stage 5: Mark Cavendish Secures Historic Victory (Sportzhub)

Mark Cavendish etched his name in the Tour de France history books by breaking the “stage wins record” with a sensational sprint finish on Stage 5 in...

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'Disbelief', gratitude, and family – Mark Cavendish celebrates a ... (Cyclingnews.com)

'What's the point in doing anything unless you can share it with those people close to you?' says Manxman after stage win number 35.

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Mark Cavendish claims record-breaking 35th stage win at the Tour ... (CNN)

Mark Cavendish made cycling history on Wednesday, winning a record-breaking 35th stage at the Tour de France.

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Tour de France stage 6 Live - Can Mark Cavendish extend record ... (Cyclingnews.com)

163.5km run from Mâcon looks like another day for the sprinters.

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Up close and personal with Mark Cavendish's record breaking ... (Cyclingnews.com)

Tour de France stage win number 35 was won aboard a rather special Wilier.

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Witnessing history: The Mark Cavendish magic (Rouleur)

This is a bit of a nondescript place, isn't it?” We were walking down the finish straight of stage five of the Tour de France on the outskirts of ...

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'Such a nice guy to break my record' - Eddy Merckx gives thumbs-up ... (Cyclingnews.com)

'It's not taking anything from the great Eddy Merckx, it's just a number' says Cavendish on cycling's all-time great. Comments. Mark Cavendish and Eddy ...

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Tour de France: Mark Cavendish claims record-breaking 35th stage ... (BBC News)

Briton Mark Cavendish claims the outright Tour de France stage win record by taking his 35th victory to surpass Eddy Merckx on stage five in Saint Vulbas.

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Mark Cavendish fined for drafting behind race car at Tour de France (Cycling Weekly)

Sprinter receives 200CHF sanction and points deduction after stage six.

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No 36th Tour de France win for Mark Cavendish but a day of ... (Cyclingnews.com)

'We were all super happy but it was a sense of - what now?' - says Manxman.

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Mark Cavendish breaks Tour de France record with 35th stage win ... (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Mark Cavendish wrote a new chapter of Tour de France history in what is expected to be his last appearance at cycling's most prestigious race.

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Tour de France: Mark Cavendish carves history with all-time record ... (Cyclingnews.com)

Astana Qazaqstan sprinter sets new mark with 35th stage victory at Tour.

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