Bradley Wiggins

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Bradley Wiggins born?April 28, 1980
2. Where was Bradley Wiggins born?Ghent, Belgium
3. What was Bradley Wiggins's job?2001-2016
4. What is the honors?Knighted (2013), CBE (2009)
5. What is Bradley Wiggins known for?Bradley Wiggins is a British cyclist who won the Tour de France and earned many Olympic medals, making him one of the most famous riders in history.
6. How did Bradley Wiggins start his cycling career?He began racing on the track, winning world championships and earning a bronze medal in the team pursuit at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

Time Trial: A cycling race against the clock, where riders start individually.
Rouleur: A type of cyclist who excels in long, flat stages and is good at enduring tough conditions.
Grand Tour: The three major multi-stage cycling races: the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a España.
Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE): Permission granted to an athlete to use a prohibited substance for a medical condition.