Sir Mark Cavendish makes sporting history with record 35th Tour de France stage victory — 16 years after his first

SIR Mark Cavendish made sporting history yesterday with a record 35th Tour de France stage victory — 16 years after his first.

The 39-year-old sprint great, who postponed his plans to retire last year, raised his arms as he crossed the line in one of his trademark dashes.

AFPSir Mark Cavendish has made sporting history with a record 35th Tour de France stage victory[/caption] ReutersSir Mark’s achievement left him in tears of disbelief[/caption]

Sir Mark, knighted just days ago...