Mark Cavendish
Cyclist with multiple Tour de France stages
Born
May 21st, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Isle of Man
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A professional road racing cyclist, notable for numerous victories in significant cycling events. Achieved remarkable success in the Tour de France, winning 30 stages, making him the record holder for the most stage victories in the race's history. Competed for teams including HTC-Highroad, Omega Pharma-Quick-Step, and Dimension Data, contributing to both individual and team successes in various competitions.
Won 30 stages of the Tour de France
Secured the World Road Race Championship in 2011
Contributed to multiple team victories at the Giro d'Italia
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