Manx cyclist Sir Mark Cavendish will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
The 39-year-old retired earlier this year having won a record 35 Tour de France stages.
Cavendish won 165 professional races and rounded off a stellar career with victory at the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore in November.
He will be presented with his award during the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year show tomorrow.
Mark Cavendish says: “I dreamed of being like my heroes when I was young – that gave me inspiration to train, to compete, to travel. And if you can be that name that inspires then I think that’s an important legacy to leave.”
Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport says: “Mark Cavendish has redefined what is possible in the world of cycling. From his medals on the track to his breathtaking Tour de France record, his determination to achieve greatness is nothing short of extraordinary. Mark has inspired generations of athletes and fans alike through his sporting achievements and openness about his mental health struggles. His legacy as one of the greatest cyclists of all time makes him a truly deserving winner of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement award.”
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