Bradley Wiggins: A Compromise

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In 2012 Tour de France, a group of cyclist had their tyre punctured by saboteurs who threw tacks on the road. Bradley Wiggins was ahead due to the unexpected situation. Bradley Wiggins had a goal of being the first British rider to win the race. He had to make a decision to either achieve his goal or displaying sportsmanship by slowing down. Bradley Wiggins slowed down for the defending champion and the rest of the cyclist affected to return back to the group. Initially, I felt that even if he does not slow down for the rest of the cyclists he would not be at fault. However, now I feel that the he did the right thing by slowing down for the rest of the cyclists. As a world class athlete, he is being a role model to others watching him such