He has won two of his three races in 2015 and his rivalry with Spain’s Javier Gomez will be captivating up to the Games. She believes the world title would have been hers if not for a scoring system error. Image: Silver medalist Sir Bradley Wiggins of England looks on Photographs: Clive Rose/Getty Images Tags: BBC, Wiggins, ... Australia's flag bearer at … Bradley Wiggins, the four-time Olympic Games gold medallist and 2012 Tour de France general classification winner, heads William Hill‘s list at odds of +250. With seven medals, including four golds, he is Britain's most decorated Olympian alongside fellow cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, who was flag bearer in 2012. Prospects: Going for gold, Ranked second in the world behind Eva Calvo Gomez, the attack-minded Jones beat the Spaniard at last year’s World Grand Prix and was recently crowned the first European Games champion. He said: "There are a great number of outstanding athletes on this team, from Nicola Adams who I made flag-bearer in Baku, to Sir Bradley Wiggins, unquestionably one … British cyclist Bradley Wiggins, who won the Tour de France this year, greeted spectators. The show featured British celebrities and sportspeople, including David Beckham and Bradley Wiggins, and screen characters Mr Bean and James Bond. Rio 2016: Sir Bradley Wiggins refuses Team GB flagbearer role as he believes it should be a woman Wiggins believes it would be better if British Cycling nominated a female rider Matt Slater Following Bradley Wiggins’s historic success in the Tour de France, however, even the glow of his four gold medals has paled in the glare of the yellow jersey. Rio 2016 Olympics: Sir Bradley Wiggins will not be Team GB flag bearer romeojimi / August 2, 2016 Sir Bradley Wiggins rules himself out of carrying Team GB’s flag at the Olympic Games opening ceremony on Friday. Elsewhere, Anna Meares claimed her fifth Commonwealth gold as she won the 500 metres time trial to move level with fellow Australian Bradley McGee as the most … Watch on BBC One, BBC Four, Red Button and up to 24 HD video streams on mobile, desktop, connected TVs and app, plus follow on Radio 5 live and via live text commentary. The £125,000 question asked: ‘Which athlete has not achieved the triple of a knighthood, being Team GB’s Olympic flag bearer and winning BBC Sports Personality of the Year?’ Her four options were Bradley Wiggins, Steve Redgrave, Andy Murray and Chris Hoy. Last updated on 2 August 20162 August 2016.From the section Olympics. Boxer Nicola Adams, long-distance runner Jo Pavey and tennis player Andy Murray are among the contenders. Prospects: Going for gold, Helen Glover and Heather Stanning halted their successful partnership in 2012 so the latter could resume military duties. Bradley Wiggins Women first competed in the modern Olympics in 1900 but only in 'ladylike sports'. Flag-bearer Sir Chris Hoy led … The 36-year-old Wiggins, Britain's most decorated Olympian with seven medals, is understood to have told British Cycling some time ago that he thought it would be better if it nominated a female rider. "There are a great number of outstanding athletes on this team, from Nicola Adams who I made flag bearer in Baku, to Sir Bradley Wiggins, unquestionably one of our greatest ever Olympians. He said: “There are a great number of outstanding athletes on this team, from Nicola Adams who I made flag bearer in Baku, to Sir Bradley Wiggins, unquestionably one of our greatest ever Olympians. Prospects: Going for gold, Britain’s leading athlete may have been in the headlines for the wrong reasons in past weeks but he remains the world’s leading distance runner. Murray, who won the men's singles gold at the 2012 games in London, says it will be "an incredible honour" to lead out Team GB. Prospects: 24 carat gold, Arguably one of the best sportsmen to not feature at an Olympics, Scott has suffered the misfortune of competing in the same event as Sir Ben Ainslie with only one spot available. Prospects: Gold digger, Ten British Gold Medal Prospects At Rio 2016, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}, Wiggins rules himself out of race to be Team GB flagbearer, Read more Syrian teenager leads the way for refugee Olympic team. Sir Bradley Wiggins has ruled himself out of being Team GB's flag bearer at the Rio Olympic Games opening ceremony. He … The 29-year-old Scot was selected over Sir Bradley Wiggins, who was the bookmakers' favourite to land the honour. Twitter Trends – Bradley Wiggins, Sir Chris Hoy, #BantsWithCountries and Teen Choice Awards. The 22-year-old from Liverpool has just one Olympic appearance to her name dating back to London, where she finished 15th while Jessica Ennis shone. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Sir Bradley Wiggins has ruled himself out of being Team GB's flag bearer at the Rio Olympic Games opening ceremony. There are 206 countries taking part in the Parade of Nations, plus a team of refugee athletes. Flag-bearer Sir Chris Hoy earlier led out Team GB to cheers and applause. The deadline for sports to nominate an athlete for the honour has now passed, with a final decision being made by vote among Team GB's senior staff, including chef de mission Mark England and British Olympic Association chief executive Bill Sweeney. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The identity of who was to light the symbolic flame was shrouded in secrecy ahead of the ceremony. The make-up of the boat is still unknown but Britain will be bidding to achieve a fifth straight win in the event at the Games. Wearing his yellow winner's jersey, newly crowned Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins rang a 23-ton Olympic Bell from the same London foundry … Wiggins believes it would be better if British Cycling nominated a female rider, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. He said: "There are a great number of outstanding athletes on this team, from Nicola Adams who I made flag-bearer in Baku, to Sir Bradley Wiggins, … By Michael Hann GLASGOW (Reuters) - Bradley Wiggins had to settle for the silver medal on his return to track cycling as England were beaten by Australia in the Commonwealth Games 4,000 metres team pursuit on Thursday. But she has become the world’s leading female eventer and ought to be Olympic favourite. Chris Hoy Ben Ainslie was the flag bearer for the closing ceremony. Wiggins is a thoroughly likeable individual and one would not begrudge him carrying Great Britain’s flag at … The Scot, appearing at his third Games, was chosen ahead of other contenders including the boxer Nicola Adams and the cyclist Bradley Wiggins. By tradition, Greece lead the way, with teams then following in alphabetical order, according to their Portuguese names, apart from hosts Brazil, who enter the stadium last. Of Britain's 45 Olympic flag-bearers since 1906, only six have been women. Rio 2016 Olympics: Sir Bradley Wiggins will not be Team GB flag bearer Team GB's boxing star Nicola Adams may be the nation's flag-bearer in Rio Credit: Getty Images N icola Adams’s hopes of being Great Britain’s flag … He said: “There are a great number of outstanding athletes on this team, from Nicola Adams who I made flag bearer in Baku, to Sir Bradley Wiggins, unquestionably one of our greatest ever Olympians. He is currently on course to become the first rider to win showjumping’s Triple Crown. Wiggins is Britain's most decorated Olympian with seven medals, The defending Olympic champion in the individual and team dressage disciplines, barely a competition seems to go by in which the 29-year-old Dujardin and her horse, Valegro, do not increase their standing with yet more world records. Prospects: 24 carat gold. Now reunited, they are gradually getting back to being the sport’s powerhouses. Bradley Wiggins prepares to start competing in the London 2012 Olympic Games men's individual time trial road cycling event in London on August 1, 2012. By Michael and Hann GLASGOW (Reuters) - Bradley Wiggins had to settle for the silver medal on his return to track cycling as England were beaten by Australia in the Commonwealth Games 4,000 metres team pursuit on Thursday. Prospects: Gold digger, Once unbeatable, the trio of riders, which later became a quartet – Katie Archibald, Elinor Barker, Laura Trott and Joanna Rowsell, with Dani King vying to win her place back – went four years without a defeat before being outdone by Australia at the World Championships in Paris in February. However, the coxless four will once more be the No 1 boat for Team GB in Rio. The question was: "Which athlete has not achieved the triple of a knighthood, being Team GB's Olympic flag bearer and winning BBC Sports Personality of the … A repeat of that golden double over the 5,000m and 10,000m will be a hard ask but the Londoner ought to come out on top in at least one. Chris Hoy Ben Ainslie was the flag bearer for the closing ceremony. The pair are looking invincible. British Rowing has turned its attention to the eight as the lead boat this year in order to qualify for the Olympic Games. Sir Bradley Wiggins has reportedly suggested the honour of being Team GB’s flag bearer at the Rio Olympics should go to a female cyclist after he turned down the chance to do it himself. But Ainslie’s Olympic ambitions are now over. The British Olympic Association is expected to announce who will carry the flag at Friday's opening ceremony later on Wednesday. A performer soared above the arena. Bradley Wiggins Women first competed in the modern Olympics in 1900 but only in 'ladylike sports'. Andy Murray has been announced as Great Britain's flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympic Games on Friday night. Andy Murray handed Team GB flag bearer honour at Rio 2016 Olympics opening ceremony. Rio 2016 Olympics: Sir Bradley Wiggins will not be Team GB flag bearer romeojimi / August 2, 2016 Sir Bradley Wiggins rules himself out of carrying Team GB’s flag at the Olympic Games opening ceremony on Friday. Sir Chris Hoy led the team into the stadium in London, with speed skater Jon Eley doing the honours at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Sir Bradley Wiggins will not be Team GB's flagbearer Bookmakers' favourite Sir Bradley Wiggins has ruled himself out of the running to carry the British flag … Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? "Commonwealth Games" Glasgow 2014 Opening Ceremony (TV Episode 2014) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Bradley Marc Wiggins: Nickname: Wiggo: Born 28 April 1980 (age 40) Ghent, Flanders, Belgium: Height: 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Weight: 69 kg (152 lb; 10 st 12 lb) … Sir Bradley Wiggins and Nicola Adams are among the leading contenders to be announced as the flag-bearer for the Great Britain team at the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics. "There are a great number of outstanding athletes on this team, from Nicola Adams who I made flag bearer in Baku, to Sir Bradley Wiggins, unquestionably one of our greatest ever Olympians. The 29-year-old Scot was selected over Sir Bradley Wiggins, who was the bookmakers' favourite to land the honour. Wiggins is a thoroughly likeable individual and one would not begrudge him carrying Great Britain’s flag at … Bradley Wiggins, the four-time Olympic Games gold medallist and 2012 Tour de France general classification winner, heads William Hill‘s list at odds of +250. Image credit: Getty Images By