The most successful contestant was Bradley Wiggins, who won three medals: one gold, one silver and one bronze.

[1] The most successful country was Australia, with its team members winning 6 gold and 11 total medals.

After a disqualification, Viatcheslav Ekimov of Russia was awarded his second gold medal in men's time trial, defending his title from 2000, and his third gold medal overall.

He achieved his first victory back in 1988, when he competed in men's track pursuit as part of the Soviet team.

[2] Australia dominated track events, winning 5 out of its 6 cycling gold medals there.