Mark Cavendish

British professional road racing cyclist
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Summary

Mark Cavendish was born on May 21, 1985[1], in Douglas[2]. He has worked as a track cyclist[3] and sport cyclist[4]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,186 views/month, #6,480 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Peta Todd[6]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
  • Educated at: Ballakermeen High School[8]
  • Award received: BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award[9], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Commons category: Mark Cavendish[12]
  • Position played on team / speciality: cycling sprinter[13]
  • Honorific prefix: Sir[14]
  • Sport: track cycling[15], road bicycle racing[16]
  • Family name: Cavendish[17]
  • Given name: Mark[18]
  • Official website: https://cvndsh.com/[19]
  • Participant in: Vuelta an España[20], Tour de France[21], 2012 Summer Olympics[22], 2008 Summer Olympics[23], 2014 Tour de France[24], 2013 Tour de France[25], 2012 Tour de France[26], 2011 Tour de France[27], 2010 Tour de France[28], cycling at the 2016 Summer Olympics[29], 2017 Tour de France[30], 2006 Commonwealth Games[31], 2010 Commonwealth Games[32], 2018 Tour de France[33]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]

Why It Matters

Mark Cavendish has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Mark Cavendish born?

Mark Cavendish was born in Douglas[2].

Who was Mark Cavendish married to?

Mark Cavendish's spouses include Peta Todd[6].

What did Mark Cavendish do for work?

Mark Cavendish worked as a track cyclist[3] and sport cyclist[4].

Where did Mark Cavendish go to school?

Mark Cavendish was educated at Ballakermeen High School[8].

What awards did Mark Cavendish receive?

Honors received include BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award[9] and Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[10].

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  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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