Arise, Sir Cav: Mark Cavendish awarded knighthood in king’s birthday honours

Chris Boardman gets CBE as does Graeme SounessKatherine Sciver-Brunt and Sandy Lyle earn OBEsThe British cyclist Mark Cavendish, whose fearlessness, raw power, and insatiable thirst for success has earned him 164 professional victories in a glittering career, has been knighted in the king’s birthday honours.The 39-year-old, who is known as the Manx Missile because of his speed and aggressiveness in sprint finishes, has also won 34 Tour de France stages, putting him joint first on the all-time list together with Eddy Merckx. Continue reading...

Jun 15, 2024 - 04:30
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Arise, Sir Cav: Mark Cavendish awarded knighthood in king’s birthday honours
  • Chris Boardman gets CBE as does Graeme Souness
  • Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Sandy Lyle earn OBEs

The British cyclist Mark Cavendish, whose fearlessness, raw power, and insatiable thirst for success has earned him 164 professional victories in a glittering career, has been knighted in the king’s birthday honours.

The 39-year-old, who is known as the Manx Missile because of his speed and aggressiveness in sprint finishes, has also won 34 Tour de France stages, putting him joint first on the all-time list together with Eddy Merckx. Continue reading...

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