Mark Cavendish Receives Knighthood in King's Birthday Honours

The celebrated cyclist aims to break the Tour de France stage win record in his final race next month.

Mark Cavendish has been knighted, recognizing his illustrious cycling career and contributions to the sport.
Cavendish is tied with Eddy Merckx for the most Tour de France stage wins and plans to surpass this record.
The 39-year-old cyclist initially announced his retirement but reversed the decision to compete again.
Cavendish's career highlights include winning the men's road race at the 2011 UCI World Championships
Other sports figures honored include Chris Boardman, Karen Carney, Ally McCoist, and Graeme Souness.