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Cycling chief Dave Brailsford knighted by Queen

British Cycling performance director and principal of Team Sky, Dave Brailsford, has received his knighthood today.

Sir Dave Brailsford receives his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: PA

Sir David led Britain to eight cycling gold medals for a second successive Olympics and Team Sky to an historic one-two in the Tour de France.

The investiture took place at Buckingham Palace. Credit: PA

He receives his knighthood for services to cycling and the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.

Brailsford shows off his medal outside the Palace. Credit: Nicky Russell-Smith

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