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Eddy Merckx (Belgium rider number 21 - centre of the picture

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Eddy Merckx (Belgium rider number 21 - centre of the picture

Eddy Merckx (Belgium rider number 21 - centre of the picture) pictured competing in the World Cycling Championships at Mallory Park in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.
He finished 29th. The winner was fellow Belgium Jean-Pierre Monsere in 6 hours 33 minutes 58seconds.
In his career, Eddy achieved 525, career victories, which is the most by a professional cyclist.
He won the Tour de France - Giro d Italia double in 1970, 1972, and 1974. He won the Giro d Italia - Vuelta a Espana double in 1973. He has 34 Tour de France stage wins (the record) including six stages in 1969 and 1972, and eight stages in 1970 and 1974.
Eddy Merckx real name is Edouard Louis Joseph, Baron Merckx
Picture taken 16th August 1970

Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
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Media ID 21800807

© Mirrorpix

Bike Competing Competition Cycle Eddy Merckx Leicester Leicestershire Race Racing 1970 Mallory Park


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This print captures the legendary Belgian cyclist, Eddy Merckx, in action during the World Cycling Championships at Mallory Park in Leicester, Leicestershire, England. Positioned at the center of the picture, Merckx exudes determination as he competes against a backdrop of cheering spectators. Although this particular race saw him finish 29th, it is important to note that Merckx's career was nothing short of extraordinary. With an astonishing total of 525 victories, he holds the record for the most wins by a professional cyclist. His dominance extended across multiple prestigious races; he achieved the Tour de France - Giro d'Italia double three times (in 1970,1972, and 1974) and won the Giro d'Italia - Vuelta a España double in 1973. Merckx's success on two wheels is further exemplified by his impressive collection of stage wins. He boasts an unmatched record with 34 Tour de France stage victories to his name. Notably, six stages were conquered in both 1969 and 1972 while eight stages were triumphed over in both 1970 and 1974. Beyond his cycling achievements lies an interesting fact: Eddy Merckx's real name is Edouard Louis Joseph Baron Merckx. This glimpse into history takes us back to August 16th, 1970 when this iconic photograph was taken by Daily Mirror for Memory Lane Prints—an enduring tribute to one of cycling's greatest legends.

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