Sporting Witness
Eddy Merckx: The Fall of 'The Cannibal'
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 0:09:00
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Synopsis
In 1975, the great Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx lost the Tour de France after being punched by a spectator during a mountain stage. The incident marked the start of the decline of a rider so dominant he was nicknamed "The Cannibal". British cyclist Barry Hoban recalls the punch and shares his personal memories of racing with Merckx.(Photo: Eddy Merckx. Credit: AFP/Getty Images)
