Mark Cavendish: The Final Sprint of a Legendary Career

Mark Cavendish will compete in his final professional race at the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore. The British cyclist, known for his record-breaking career, won 165 races, including 35 Tour de France stages, and a 2011 world title. Cavendish plans to embark on a new chapter post-retirement.

Renowned British cyclist Mark Cavendish is set to race his final professional event during the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore on Sunday. This marks the end of a distinguished career for the world's most decorated sprinter.

Cavendish initially announced his retirement last year, only to reverse the decision and achieve a historic milestone by breaking the record for the most stage wins at the Tour de France. Over his extensive career, the 39-year-old also secured an Olympic silver medal and three madison world titles.

Nicknamed 'the Manx Missile,' Cavendish has declared that cycling has enriched his life immensely. After battling Epstein-Barr Virus in 2017 and rediscovering form in 2021, his illustrious career concludes with an astounding 165 victories. Now, he looks forward to new ventures beyond the cycling realm.

(With inputs from agencies.)