Last October, British sprint cyclist, Mark Cavendish, broke down on TV, fearing he’d cycled the last race of his career. Now the 36 year-old is making sporting history, against the odds. After illness and injury, the man dubbed the Manx Missile has now equalled the record – set by cycling legend Eddie Merckx - for the most Tour de France stage wins. And, if things go well for him on this last weekend of the Tour, he could even top that tally of 34. And yet, Cavendish only secured a place in the team at the absolute last minute. Few expected him to take part, never mind secure win after win.

Mark Coles talks to friends and family of the sportsman who says he’s addicted to winning.

Presenter: Mark Coles
Producer: Sally Abrahams
Researcher: Soila Apparicio
Production Co-ordinator: Janet Staples
Studio Engineer: Neil Churchill
Editor: Richard Vadon

Commentary of Tour de France 2021 Stage 4 win courtesy of Eurosport.