Wiggins now has more Olympic medals than any other Briton in history, having claimed gold in Wednesday?s cycling time trial to surpass rower Steve Redgrave?s record of six medals ? though Redgrave has more golds.
But the London-born cyclist remained down-to-earth in his victory celebrations, posting a photo of himself enjoying a drink in the shadows of St Paul?s cathedral. He tweeted: ?overwhelmed with all the messages, Thank You everyone it’s been emotional X?
Despite being a household name, the Team Sky cyclist wants to retain his ?normal lifestyle?, declaring: ?I?m not a celebrity, never will be one and don?t consider myself one. I despise that whole celebrity culture.?
But Wiggins will find it hard to avoid being spotted, as teammate David Millar made clear in tweeting a photo of Thursday morning?s newspaper stand. ?1? he joked.
World champion Mark Cavendish also found reason to tease his teammate for his greater public profile, posting 1 of a smurf toy with a Wiggins-inspired haircut ? who knew side-burns were aerodynamic?
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