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Jun 17, 2016 · Eddy Merckx is the greatest cyclist of all time. During his career from 1965 to 1978, the Belgian won 525 races. He is still the joint record holder for the number of Tour de France overall...
Jun 30, 2021 · Coming into the 1975 Tour de France, Eddy “the Cannibal” Merckx seemed invincible. He won the last five Tours he entered and was the favourite to win again and claim his 6 th title. But an unexpected turn of events changed the trajectory of one of the greatest cycling champions.
Top results. Eddy Merckx (born 1945-06-17 in Meensel-Kiezegem) is a former professional road racing cyclist from Belgium, active between 1964 and 1978. His best results are 5 wins in GC Tour de France and 34 stage wins in Tour de France.
Apr 15, 2024 · Cycling legend Eddy Merckx is back home and recuperating after recent emergency surgery. The 78-year-old Belgian woke in strong pain the night of March 26 and was brought by his wife to the...
Oct 18, 2022 · Last Updated: January 19, 2024. A certain few athletes dominate their sport so fully that they stand apart from their competitors, and serve as a benchmark for future generations of athletes. Football has Pele, boxing has Muhammad Ali, and cycling has Eddy Merckx; considered by many to be the greatest cyclist of all time.
Jun 17, 2015 · Eddy Merckx celebrates his 70th birthday today, and his unbeatable career is celebrated by cycling fans, former teammates and even current riders around the world. Merckx revealed that his...
Eddy MERCKX. Team Belgium. Cycling Road. Games Participations 1. First Olympic Games Tokyo 1964. Year of Birth 1945. Olympic Results. Biography. Eddy Merckx is considered the greatest cyclist of all-time, and few argue with that assessment. He was so strong and rode hard so often that his nickname was "The Cannibal".
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