Wiggins broke the hour record, riding 54.526 km (33.881 mi), surpassing Dowsett's mark of...

June 7, 2015 · Bradley Wiggins · Cycling · On this day

Wiggins broke the hour record, riding 54.526 km (33.881 mi), surpassing Dowsett's mark of 52.937 km (32.894 mi), set five weeks earlier, by more than 3%.

About Bradley Wiggins

Sir Bradley Marc Wiggins is an English former professional road and track racing cyclist, renowned for his historic achievements in the sport. He is celebrated as the first British winner of the Tour de France and has earned multiple Olympic and World Championship medals, making him one of the most decorated cyclists in history.

Nationality: United Kingdom
Born: 28 April 1980
Olympic Medals: 8
Tour de France Wins: 1
World Championships Titles: 8

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