Eddy Merckx
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
4
Records
Eddy Merckx's record of 525 career victories stands as the greatest in cycling history, a mark that may never be surpassed. His five Tour de France wins and five Giro d'Italia wins place him among the all-time greats, and his seven Milan–San Remo victories are a record that remains untouched. He is universally acknowledged as the benchmark for cycling excellence.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Baron of Belgium
Elevated to the Belgian nobility in recognition of his sporting achievements.
Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold
Belgium's highest honor, awarded for his contributions to sport.
UCI Hall of Fame
Inducted as one of the inaugural members.
Honorary Doctorate
Awarded an honorary doctorate for his contributions to cycling.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Cyclist of All Time
Greatest Cyclist of All Time
Magazine Covers
Rouleur
2026-05-01
The Cannibal: Eddy Merckx's Legacy
Cyclingnews
2026-07-01
Merckx vs Pogačar: The GOAT Debate
Records & Feats
Most career victories in cycling (525)
Won 525 professional races, more than any other rider in history.
Most Milan–San Remo wins (7)
Won Milan–San Remo seven times, a record that still stands.
Most Liège–Bastogne–Liège wins (5)
Won Liège–Bastogne–Liège five times, a record that still stands.
World hour record (49.431 km)
Set the world hour record in 1972, which stood for 12 years.