Wiggins rings bell to get Olympics underway

Tour de France hero Bradley Wiggins rang the giant bell which marked the start of the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games tonight.

Wiggins rings bell to get Olympics underway
Fri, 27 Jul, 2012 - 22:46

Tour de France hero Bradley Wiggins rang the giant bell which marked the start of the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games tonight.

Wearing a yellow jersey Wiggins, fresh from his victory as the first British man to win the tour, was greeted with cheers at the Olympic Park.

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