Mark Cavendish has made history in what is likely his final appearance at the Tour de France. The veteran sprinter from the Isle of Man broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing record for the most career Tour de France stage wins, securing his 35th victory. The 39-year-old Cavendish sprinted to win the fifth stage of the Tour, pulling away about 100 meters from the finish line despite being tightly packed in. He crossed the line ahead of Jasper Philipsen and celebrated the win with his teammates.