Wiggins had been the favorite for gold after winning both time trial stages en route to becoming Britain 's first Tour de France Champion last month this year , and his dominance was clear to see as he finished eight seconds ahead of the Germany 's 2011 world champion Tony Martin . Team GB win their first gold medals on day five of the Olympics . Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins becomes the most decorated British Olympian . Rowers Heather Stanning and Helen Glover triumph in the women 's pair . TL;DR The London 2012 Olympic Games kick off with a bang as athletes from around the world compete for medals, glory and glory.
Team GB win their first gold medals on day five of the Olympics . Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins becomes the most decorated British Olympian . Rowers Heather Stanning and Helen Glover triumph in the women 's pair . TL;DR The London 2012 Olympic Games kick off with a bang as athletes from around the world compete for medals, glory and glory.