Merckx

[ murks; Flemish merks ]

noun

1. Eddy, born 1945, Belgian cyclist with five victories (1969–72, 1974) in the Tour de France.

Merckx

/ ˈmɛrks /

noun

1. MerckxEddy1945MBelgianSPORT AND GAMES: cyclist Eddy . born 1945, Belgian professional cyclist: five times winner of the Tour de France, including four consecutive victories (1969–72)

Example Sentences

In July, Cavendish won a record-breaking 35th stage of the Tour de France, beating Eddy Merckx's total.

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Having jointly held the record for Tour stage wins with the legendary Eddy Merckx since 2021, Cavendish surpassed the Belgian with victory in Saint Vulbas in July.

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Cavendish, from the Isle of Man, surpassed the legendary Eddy Merckx in Saint Vulbas, having jointly held the record for most Tour stage wins with the Belgian since 2021.

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The sprinter won a record 35th Tour de France stage in the first week of this year's edition, going one clear of Belgian Eddy Merckx's long-standing record - which Cavendish equalled in 2021.

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Cavendish, 38, has delayed plans to retire in order to try to break the record for Tour stage wins he currently shares with Eddy Merckx on 34.

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