Mark Cavendish vs Peter Sagan
Mark Cavendish vs Peter Sagan: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Mark Cavendish and Peter Sagan?
Cavendish and Sagan have faced off in numerous sprint finishes, with Sagan often being a key competitor in major races. Their rivalry has highlighted contrasting styles, with Sagan's versatility against Cavendish's pure sprinting speed.
Mark Cavendish
Key numbers
- Tour de France Stage Wins35
- Grand Tour Stage Victories55
- World Championships1
- Olympic Medals1
Top honours
- Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)For services to British Cycling (2011)
- Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE)For services to cycling and charity work (2024)
- BBC Sports Personality of the YearWinner in 2011
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement AwardAwarded at the end of 2024
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Peter Sagan
Key numbers
- Tour de France Stage Wins12
- World Championships3
- Olympic Medals1
Top honours
- World Champion3-time champion (2015, 2016, 2017)
- Tour de France Points Classification7 times
- UCI Road World Cup1 time