TRACK WORLDS: DAY ONE IN PICTURES

BBC interview Bradley Wiggins

Day one at the world track championships in Manchester brought a gold and a silver medal for the British team and a new worlds best time by France in the team sprint. All the action was captured by CW's resident photographer Andy Jones

Bradley Wiggins thinks

Bradley Wiggins is left alone to think through his 16-lap effort before the final

Shane Sutton paces Bradley Wiggins

Shane Sutton passes on instructions to Bradley Wiggins as he rides to a gold medal

Briton Bradley Wiggins wins his third individual pursuit world title

Shanaze Reade rides 500m time trial

BMX star Shanaze Reade in full flight in the women's 500m tt

Great Britain team sprint trio

Jamie Staff leads off the British team sprint trio in their final. A new British best time was only good enough for silver behind the flying French

Chris Hoy in team sprint

Britain's anchor man Chris Hoy in full flight in the team sprint

worlds podium team sprint

Jamie Staff leads the clapping as the crowd sing the French national anthem

Anna Blyth women's sprint qualifier

19 year-old Anna Blyth on her way to setting a personal best in the women's 500m tt. She finished ninth

BBC interview Bradley Wiggins

The BBC's Jill Douglas interviews Bradley Wiggins after his victory

Bradley Wiggins pursuit world champion

Bradley Wiggins adds another rainbow jersey to his collection

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