| Birth Day | June 17, 1945 |
| Birth Place | Meensel-Kiezegem, Belgium |
| Age | 78 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Eddy Merckx, renowned as a cyclist hailing from Belgium, is estimated to have a net worth of $20 million by the year 2024. Considered one of the greatest cyclists of all time, Merckx has left an indelible mark on the sport. Throughout his career, he clinched numerous victories, including five Tour de France titles and three Giro d'Italia victories. Known for his exceptional endurance and relentless drive, Merckx elevated the sport to new heights and secured a highly successful professional career. As a result, his net worth stands as a testament to the profound impact he made both in the cycling world and beyond.
Road racing specialist who won the Tour de France five times: in 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, and 1974.
He won his first race on October 1, 1961, as an amateur rider, not long after he began racing competitively.
He was a world champion three times as a professional, and also once as an amateur.
He married Claudine Acou in 1967.
Though they raced in different eras, he was a friend and supporter of fellow Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong.
