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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport

Life through the lens of a cycling gold medalist

Guards lead the parade
Guards in bearskins lead the parade as the first float sets off from Mansion House Photograph: Jamie Staff/IMG
Medal-winning cyclists
Members of the multiple medal-winning cycling team enjoy the view as the parade winds its way towards the Strand Photograph: Jamie Staff/IMG
Nicole Cooke
Nicole Cooke poses with the gold medal she won in the women's road race Photograph: Jamie Staff/IMG
Workmen cheer the parade
Workmen down tools to watch the athletes pass by Photograph: Jamie Staff/IMG
Chris Hoy
Just another member of the cycling team ... triple gold-medallist Chris Hoy Photograph: Jamie Staff/IMG
Balcony view
Thousands of people took time off from work to line the streets - and gather on the balconies - to cheer the floats on Photograph: Jamie Staff/IMG
Charing Cross crowds
There may not have been the predicted million present, but plenty of Union flags were on display Photograph: Jamie Staff/IMG
Trafalgar crowds
The crowd thronged around Nelson's Column as the parade finished its journey in Trafalgar Square Photograph: Jamie Staff/IMG
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