Merckx

American

[murks, merks] / mɜrks, mɛrks /

noun

Eddy, born 1945, Belgian cyclist with five victories (1969–72, 1974) in the Tour de France.

Merckx British

/ ˈmɛrks /

noun

Eddy . born 1945, Belgian professional cyclist: five times winner of the Tour de France, including four consecutive victories (1969–72)

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Tadej Pogacar revealed that he had a chat with Eddy Merckx after winning Il Lombardia for a record-breaking fifth straight time on Saturday, emulating the cycling icon.

From Barron's

And so it was that in Saint Vulbas earlier this year, he powered to the line in trademark fashion to beat the long-standing record set by Belgian great Eddy Merckx.

From BBC

In July, Cavendish won a record-breaking 35th stage of the Tour de France, beating Eddy Merckx's total.

From BBC

Having jointly held the record for Tour stage wins with the legendary Eddy Merckx since 2021, Cavendish surpassed the Belgian with victory in Saint Vulbas in July.

From BBC

Cavendish, from the Isle of Man, surpassed the legendary Eddy Merckx in Saint Vulbas, having jointly held the record for most Tour stage wins with the Belgian since 2021.

From BBC

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