Tour de France Star Cavendish Named 24H Le Mans Starter

Sir Mark Cavendish, the record-breaking cyclist who claimed 35 Tour de France stage wins before retiring from professional cycling in 2024, has been named the official starter for the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans. Cavendish joins a list of past starters that includes Roger Federer, Zinedine Zidane, and LeBron James. ACO President Pierre Fillon praised Cavendish as 'an outstanding sportsman and a fitting starter' for the iconic endurance race.