Disappointment for Cavendish and Wiggins

Bradley Wiggins had to settle for just two Olympic golds from the Beijing Games after he and Madison partner Mark Cavendish failed to get a medal.

Wiggins, who had already won the team and individual pursuits, and four-time Tour de France winner Cavendish finished eighth with the gold going to Argentina.

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Silver went to Spain and Russia took bronze.

Chris Hoy will attempt to win his third gold of the Games in the final of the sprint later today.