Mark Cavendish Wins Final Race in Singapore

Mark Cavendish concluded his illustrious cycling career with a triumphant victory at the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium, marking his 166th career win. The 39-year-old British sprinter, celebrated for holding the record for the most Tour de France stage wins, received a heartfelt guard of honour from fellow competitors before the race. Reflecting on his final race, Cavendish expressed deep emotion, stating, "I really wanted that so bad and I’m so proud to win [it] as my last professional race." His career boasts significant milestones, including breaking Eddy Merckx's record for Tour stage victories and winning medals at the Olympics and world championships. After the race, he hinted at a continued love for cycling, suggesting he might not stay away from the sport for long. Cavendish's retirement leaves a remarkable legacy in professional cycling as one of the sport's greatest sprinters.