Britain's Mark Cavendish had been seeking a record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage victory for years – and in Saint Vulbas on stage five of the 2024 Tour, he finally made the dream a reality.
It was classic Cavendish – after being deftly ushered through the last 10 kilometres by his Astana Qazaqstan team, the final 500 metres saw the Manx rider jinking from wheel to wheel before springing forth to take the lead with a power and assuredness that utterly defied his 39 years.
Mark Cavendish's Tour de France stages wins
Tour de France riders with the most stage wins
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