Eddy Merckx

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/eddy-merckx

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1. When was Eddy Merckx born?June 17, 1945
2. Where was Eddy Merckx born?Meensel-Kiezegem, Belgium
3. Who was Eddy Merckx and why is he called "The Cannibal"?Eddy Merckx was a Belgian cyclist born in 1945 who became the greatest bike racer ever. He earned the nickname "The Cannibal" because he always wanted to win and attacked races aggressively, like a hungry eater.
4. What are some of Eddy Merckx's biggest achievements in cycling?He won five Tour de France races, five Giro d'Italia races, three World Championships, and 525 professional victories. Those numbers are more than any other cyclist in history.

Palmarès: A list of an athlete's career achievements, especially their victories and major placings.
UCI Road World Championships: An annual elite road cycling competition organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).
Triple Crown of Cycling: The achievement of winning all three Grand Tours (Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, Vuelta a Espa a) in a single calendar year.