Aggressive. Brash. Arrogant. For a time, these were the words used to describe sprinter Mark Cavendish. As the 39-year-old wrestled with his pro-cycling mortality we've seen a very different 'Cav'. The veteran broke the record for most Tour de France stage wins just days after looking like he was struggling to even stay in the race. His story is an advertisement for self-belief, but also team support. Featured: Katie Bates, Australian cycling champion.
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Britain's sprinter Mark Cavendish celebrates after crossing the finish line to win a record 35th Tour de France stage win to break the record of Belgian legend Eddy Merckx in the fifth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 177.4 kilometers (110.2 miles) with start in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and finish in Saint-Vulbas, France, Wednesday, July 3, 2024.