Merckx

[murks, merks]

noun

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

Merckx

/ ˈmɛrks /

noun

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

Example Sentences

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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