Tour de Romandie
At the Tour de Romandie, Cavendish won the prologue time-trial, beating compatriot Bradley Wiggins and emphasising his short-distance time-trial abilities
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2008 in Great Britain — Page 5
Explore 165 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2008.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2008
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Ulysses Weak Solar Wind Finding
Reports that long-term Ulysses measurements show the solar wind becoming progressively weaker and reaching unusually low levels late in the mission.
United European Triumph Anniversary
Law's contribution to United's 1960s rise was recalled during commemorations of the club's first European Cup victory.
World Champion
Winner of the Madison World Championships in Manchester with Bradley Wiggins
World Champion
At the 2008 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Manchester, Wiggins wins three gold medals: Individual Pursuit, Team Pursuit and Madison
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