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Eddy Merckx

Belgian cyclist (born 1945)

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Eddy Merckx is a Belgian cyclist born in 1945 who became one of the most successful racers in cycling history. He matters because of his exceptional competitive record and influence on professional cycling during his era.

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Born: 1945-06-17

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Édouard Louis Joseph, Baron Merckx (born 17 June 1945), known as Eddy Merckx, is a Belgian former professional road and track cyclist racer who is the most successful rider in the history of competitive cycling. His victories include an unequalled eleven Grand Tours (five Tours de France, five Giros d'Italia, and a Vuelta a España), all five Monuments, setting the hour record, three World…

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MERCKX — Self2025
Moser: Dare to Win — himself2018
The Tour - The Legend of the Race — Himself2013
Frankly... Jacky Ickx — Self2011
Car seuls les dieux ont mordu la pomme de l'amour2011
Vivement dimanche — Self1998
Wedden, dat..? — Self1986
American Flyers — Self1985
A Sunday in Hell — Himself1977
Eddy Merckx - The Greatest Show on Earth — Self1975

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Édouard Louis Joseph, Baron Merckx (born 17 June 1945), is a Belgian former professional road and track cyclist racer who is the most successful rider in the history of competitive cycling. His victories include an unequalled eleven Grand Tours (five Tours de France, five Giros d'Italia, and a Vuelta a España), all five Monuments, setting the hour record, three World Championships, every major one-day race other than Paris–Tours, and extensive victories on the track.

Born in Meensel-Kiezegem, Brabant, Belgium, he grew up in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre where his parents ran a grocery store. He played several sports, but found his true passion in cycling. Merckx got his first bicycle at the age of three or four and competed in his first race in 1961. His first victory came at Petit-Enghien in October 1961.