Axel Merckx
Axel Merckx is a retired Belgian professional cyclist, born on August 8, 1972, and is the son of the legendary cycling champion Eddy Merckx. After an impressive career spanning from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, Merckx transitioned into coaching and team management, where he has focused on developing young cycling talent. He is particularly known for his role in leading the Hagens Berman Jayco team, which emphasizes the importance of nurturing junior cyclists and helping them transition into professional ranks.
Born on Sep 08, 1973 (51 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 69,536 | $2,000,000 | 2,300$ |
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 102,924 | $21,000,000 | 6,530$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,920 | $2,700,000 | 951$ |
| Norway | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 4,262 | $403,000 | 317$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 7,728 | $160,000 | 128$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 625,978 | 469 | $73,000 | 55$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 32 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Totals | 8 | 475,097,300 | 208,871 | $26,343,800 | 10,287$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Luxembourg:
Axel Merckx is the team manager who expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Samuele Privitera.
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United States:
The team’s director, Axel Merckx, released a statement on the teen’s death, describing Privitera as irreplaceable.
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United Kingdom:
Axel Merckx said that the rider’s loss was 'devastating beyond words.'
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Italy:
Axel Merckx manages the Hagens Berman Jayco team, which Samuele Privitera was a part of.
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Norway:
Axel Merckx, owner and team leader of Hagens Berman Jayco, praised the deceased cyclist.
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Monaco:
Axel Merckx, the team manager of Hagens Berman Jayco, expressed the team's grief over the loss of Samuele Privitera.
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Hungary:
Axel Merckx, owner of the Hagens Berman Jayco Team and son of legendary five-time Tour winner Eddy Merckx, shared a heartfelt message in memory of his rider.
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Italy:
Axel Merckx is the team manager of Hagens Berman Jayco, which is a development team for Jayco-Alula.
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