Mark Cavendish Honored with BBC Lifetime Achievement Award

The legendary cyclist receives recognition after a record-breaking career, including 35 Tour de France stage wins and overcoming personal challenges.

Mark Cavendish, 39, will be awarded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award on Tuesday in recognition of his extraordinary cycling career.
Cavendish broke Eddy Merckx’s longstanding record with his 35th Tour de France stage victory this year, solidifying his legacy as the greatest sprint cyclist of all time.
His career spanned over two decades, during which he won 165 professional races, including the 2011 World Road Race Championship, Olympic silver, and three Madison world titles.
Cavendish battled significant obstacles, including injuries, depression, and being dropped by teams, before making a remarkable comeback to achieve his final Tour de France milestone.
Despite missing the shortlist for the main BBC award this year, Cavendish expressed gratitude for the honor, emphasizing his pride in inspiring future generations of athletes.