Bradley Wiggins Humbled By Knighthood. bradley wiggins, olympic champion, throne, hampton court Bradley Wiggins has been given a knighthood in the new years honours list following a sensational year for the British cyclist. 28 December 2012, 9:58 pm. The Tour de France winner and Olympic gold medallist was recognised for his services to cycling Sir Bradley, 33, said it was an "incredible honour" to achieve for the "inferior" accomplishment of winning a bike race. Sir Bradley Wiggins has been knighted in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Bradley Wiggins Knighted In New Year Honours Written By Unknown on Minggu, 30 Desember 2012 | 00.57. Sir Bradley Wiggins is knighted, feeling 'bit inferior' The 33-year-old was honoured for services to cycling, in a 'nerve-wracking' ceremony. By Ian Woods, Senior News Correspondent. Read the full story › Britain's gold rush during the London Olympic and Paralympic Games has led to 78 athletes and coaches being named in the New Year Honours List. Sir Bradley Wiggins is knighted by the Queen in 'nerve-wracking' ceremony. Ian Woods, Senior News Correspondent. Read full article. Britain's gold rush during the London Olympic and Paralympic Games has led to 78 athletes and coaches being named in the New Year Honours List. Call him Sir Bradley Wiggins. The 2012 Olympic and Tour de France champion was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on … Bradley Wiggins Knighted In New Year Honours. BRADLEY WIGGINS, the Mod cycling hero who made sporting history by winning the Tour de France and an Olympic gold this year, is knighted in the 2013 New Year's Honours List. He is one of a select few holding two of most coveted prizes in British sport - the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award and a knighthood - but Sir Bradley Wiggins 'smashed' them up. Bradley Wiggins, the British cyclist was knighted by the Queen today, and said he was left feeling "a little bit inferior" by the experience. Bradley Wiggins, the Mod from Kilburn who made sporting history by winning the Tour de France and an Olympic gold this year, is knighted in the 2013 New Year Honours.