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eddy merckx (n)
Belgian racing cyclist who won the Tour de France five times (born in 1945)
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- Eddy Merckx, the Belgian cyclist, is widely considered the greatest cyclist of all time.
- Merckx won the Tour de France five times, the Giro d'Italia five times, and the Vuelta a España once.
- He also won the World Championships three times and set the world hour record.
- In 1972, Merckx won the Giro d'Italia, the Tour de France, and the World Championships in the same year, becoming the first cyclist to achieve the "Triple Crown."
- Merckx was known for his aggressive riding style and his ability to attack from long range.
- He was also a very good time trialist, winning many individual time trials throughout his career.
- Merckx retired from professional cycling in 1978, but he continued to ride and race for many years after that.
- In 1990, Merckx was inducted into the International Cycling Hall of Fame.
- Merckx is still very popular in Belgium and is often considered a national hero.
- In 2000, Merckx was knighted by King Albert II of Belgium.
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Belgian racing cyclist who won the Tour de France five times (born in 1945)
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Eddy Merckx, the Belgian cyclist, is widely considered the greatest cyclist of all time.
Merckx won the Tour de France five times, the Giro d'Italia five times, and the Vuelta a España once.
He also won the World Championships three times and set the world hour record.
In 1972, Merckx won the Giro d'Italia, the Tour de France, and the World Championships in the same year, becoming the first cyclist to achieve the "Triple Crown."
