Olympic and Paralympic cycling team given freedom of Manchester

Victoria Pendleton and Sarah Storey collect the honour from Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council

Britain's 2008 Olympic and Paralympic cycling team has been granted the freedom of the city of Manchester after their stunning performance at last year's Beijing Games.

A total of 34 medals were brought home by the Olympic and Paralympic cycling squad, and representatives from the team were present at a ceremony in Manchester City Hall on Saturday.

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Nigel Wynn