Cyclist Mark Cavendish has been awarded a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours. Cavendish, who lives near Ongar, expressed his humility upon receiving the honor. The recognition comes after his record-equalling achievements in the Tour de France. Graeme Souness and Katherine Sciver-Brunt were also honored in the same birthday honours list. Cavendish's first coach noted that everyone on the Isle of Man is 'so very proud' of Sir Mark Cavendish's accomplishments.
Cyclist Mark Cavendish, who lives near Ongar, says he's humbled to receive knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours https://t.co/8p70cju4cH
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Cyclist Mark Cavendish has been given a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours. https://t.co/AD3sJfCtYT
Everyone on the Isle of Man is "so very proud" of Mark Cavendish and his achievements, his first coach has said after the record-equalling Tour de France stage winner was knighted in the King's Birthday Honours List. https://t.co/6BYEhXeU0f
Cyclist Mark Cavendish has been awarded a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours while Graeme Souness and Katherine Sciver-Brunt are also honoured ⬇️ https://t.co/2hCklevIFV
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