Summary
Bradley Wiggins was a successful British cyclist who won the Tour de France and an Olympic gold medal in 2012. After retiring from cycling, he faced personal challenges, including a cocaine addiction, divorce, and financial problems, leading to bankruptcy.
Key Facts
- Bradley Wiggins was the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France.
- He won an Olympic gold medal in the time trial event in London in 2012.
- Wiggins became Britain's most decorated Olympian by 2016 due to his cycling successes.
- After his cycling career ended, Wiggins battled a cocaine addiction.
- His marriage ended in 2020, and he has two children.
- Wiggins founded Team Wiggins in 2015, but it faced financial difficulties due to a lack of major sponsors.
- He was declared bankrupt following personal and financial troubles.
