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The 39-year-old has now surpassed legendary cyclist Eddy Merckx after winning a chaotic sprint finish at the end of the 177.4 kilometer fifth stage from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas.
Breaking Merckxās record, who last raced in the Tour de France 49 years ago, has seemed almost impossible for any cyclist, even Cavendish.
The Astana-Qazaqstan rider was mobbed by fellow riders after the finish line as he celebrated making history, a moment which further underlines his standing as the best sprinter of all time.
āIām in a little bit of disbelief. I put a big gamble on this year to make sure we are good here at the Tour de France,ā an emotional Cavendish told ITV after the win.
āWeāve done it. We worked out exactly what we wanted to do. How we built the team, what weāve done with my equipment. Every little detail has been put towards specifically today.ā
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