Mark Cavendish Sets New Record with 35th Tour de France Victory

Briton Mark Cavendish achieved a historic milestone by claiming his 35th stage win at the Tour de France. This victory in the fifth stage set him apart from Belgian legend Eddy Merckx. Meanwhile, Slovenian Tadej Pogacar retains the overall leader's yellow jersey.

Briton Mark Cavendish claimed a record-breaking 35th victory on the Tour de France when he prevailed in the fifth stage, a 177-km ride from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne on Wednesday. Cavendish had shared the record with Belgian great Eddy Merckx.

Slovenian Tadej Pogacar retained the overall leader's yellow jersey.

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