Eddy Merckx, the 79-year-old Belgian cycling legend, has fallen during a ride in Mechelen, resulting in a hip fracture that requires surgery for a new artificial hip. According to family members, he slipped in a curve and experienced intense pain. His operation is scheduled at a hospital in Herentals, Antwerp. This incident recalls a serious accident he endured in 2019, which also required hospitalization. Merckx is celebrated for his remarkable cycling achievements, including multiple victories in the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia.