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Eddy Merckx

Eddy Merckx
  • Name: Eddy Merckx
  • Birthday: 1945-06-17
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  • Popularity: 1.611
Biography: 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 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... Read More

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Title Release date
Moser: Dare to Win   as  himself 2018-05-02
The Tour - The Legend of the Race   as  Himself 2013-06-24
Frankly ... Jacky Ickx   as  Self 2011-07-01
A Sunday in Hell   as  Himself 1977-02-25
Eddy Merckx - The Greatest Show on Earth   as  Self 1975-05-10
Stars and the Water Carriers   as  Himself 1974-08-14
Leading The Race   as  Himself 1974-06-24