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Cavendish fractured collarbone, tied with Belgian Merckx on 34 wins

Posted : 13 July 2023
Mark Cavendish underwent surgery on his collarbone, which resulted in his withdrawal from this year's Tour de France. 

The British sprinter's unfortunate crash occurred during Stage 8, causing a fracture in his collarbone and dashing his hopes of securing a record-breaking 35th Tour victory.

He currently shares the record of 34 wins with the esteemed Belgian cyclist, Eddy Merckx.
 
Following the completion of his surgery on Wednesday, Cavendish confirmed that he would be out of action for "several weeks." He expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support he received from fans, colleagues, family, and friends, acknowledging that despite the less-than-ideal conclusion to the Tour, the ups and downs are an integral part of the beauty and brutality of cycling.

He also conveyed his encouragement to his Astana-Qazaqstan teammates, whom he has been cheering for throughout the race and will continue to support until they reach Paris.
 
Cavendish thanked Professor Funk, his trusted medical professional, for his exceptional care and expressed his eagerness to embark on the rehabilitation process. He is determined to return to racing and aims to participate in his 15th Tour de France in 2024, where he hopes to secure his elusive 35th stage victory.

Astana team boss, Alexander Vinokourov, shared his support for Cavendish's aspirations, drawing from his own experience of overcoming adversity in cycling and achieving success beyond initial setbacks. Ultimately, the decision lies with Cavendish, who possesses the same unwavering determination and mindset to accomplish his ultimate goal.
 
 
 

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