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Public records list Bradley Wiggins as a track cyclist and sport cyclist. Bradley Wiggins was born in Ghent, Belgium on April 28, 1980. That works out to 46 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes St Augustine's Church of England High School. Listed accolades include Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2008), BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award (2012), Knight Bachelor (2012) and 1 more.
My Take
Bradley Wiggins fascinates me because he refused to be defined by a single discipline. He built his foundation on the track, then reinvented himself for the road and, in 2012, became the first Briton to win the Tour de France, sweeping up the BBC honour and a knighthood in the same golden year. What strikes me is the quiet, almost stubborn intelligence behind those results, a man who let the legs do the talking. Born in Ghent yet utterly British in spirit, he is one of those athletes whose achievements speak louder than any interview ever could.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bradley Wiggins
- Name (Japanese)
- ブラッドリー・ウィギンス
- Reading
- ぶらっどりー・うぃぎんす
- Born
- April 28, 1980 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Monkey
- Origin
- Ghent, Belgium
- Height
- 190 cm
- Occupation
- track cyclist / sport cyclist
2. Background
- High school
- St Augustine's Church of England High School
Awards & achievements
- 2008 Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award
- 2012 Knight Bachelor
- 2012 Vélo d'Or
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bradley Wiggins born?
Born April 28, 1980 (age 46).
Where is Bradley Wiggins from?
Bradley Wiggins is from Ghent, Belgium.
What does Bradley Wiggins do?
Bradley Wiggins works as track cyclist, sport cyclist.
How tall is Bradley Wiggins?
Bradley Wiggins is 190 cm.
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