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21 Details in the Life of a 21-Years-Old MotoGP Champion

One day after Valentino Rossi turned 35, it's time for Marc Marquez, the world's youngest-ever MotoGP champion to celebrate... his 21st anniversary.
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Photo: motogp.com
After the jump you can enjoy a "happy birthday" video motogp.com has put up to honor the record-breaking champ. The same online resource assembled no less than 21 most interesting facts in Marquez' career.

He became the world's youngest rider to win a premier-class race, as he claimed victory at the GP of the Americas at 20 years and 63 days of age, surpassing the long-standing record of Freddie Spencer.

He also became the youngest rider ever to lead the championship after his initial two podiums in 2013. The same went for his dual podiums in the premier-class, breaking Lorenzo's 2008 record at Estoril.

For the complete listeof "youngest rider ever to..." please check with motogp.com. In anticipation of an extremely hot 2014 season, we also wish Marc a happy birthday!

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