Erik Zabel won six green jerseys in a row: from 1996 to 2001.
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this is won for being the best sprinteracquiring the most points for all the sprints over the whole race.The green jersey in given to the winner of the points (sprint) classification. Riders can gain points by finishing a stage or intermediate sprint in the first few places. The rider with the most points at the end of each stage is given the green jersey.The green jersey goes to the best sprinter.
The Tour de France is the most famous bike race in the world.
Overall leader on time wears the Yellow jersey - the "Maillot Jaune". Green Jersey is for the leader in points. Red polka dots indicate the "King of the Mountains" Climbs are rated in points according to difficulty and finishing place. White jersey indicates the best rider under 25 (as of January 1st of that year)
I would venture to say the Tour de France.
Possibly Soccer, or at least that's the most well known one