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Men’s Cycling / 10 November 2024
Cavendish wins emotional final race of his career
Mark Cavendish (centre) celebrates after crossing the finish line during the Singapore Tour De France Criterium, Sunday, November 10, 2024
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SIR MARK CAVENDISH claimed victory in his final race as a professional cyclist yesterday.

The 39-year-old produced a trademark sprint finish to cross the line first in the Tour de France Singapore Criterium.

Cavendish’s fellow competitors gave him a guard of honour ahead of the race and the Manxman was understandably emotional at the end.

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