Olympics: Police Calm Wiggins' Celebrations in Beijing

Chinese police acted as peacemakers after high jinks from double gold medal winner Bradley Wiggins saw the Olympic champion roll over the bonnet of a parked taxi.

Wiggins had been celebrating his two gold medals at London House, the venue in Beijing set up to promote the city ahead of the 2012 Games. He then went outside the venue and rolled on the bonnet of a taxi, causing some unhappiness to the driver. Police officers, who were on duty outside London House, stepped in to calm the situation.

The British Olympic Association said there was no question of any action against Wiggins, who is from London. "He was at London House yesterday celebrating his achievements and rolled over the bonnet of a parked taxi that was waiting outside," said a BOA spokeswoman. "The driver was not very happy and got out and there were some police officers already there who spoke to the driver. It ended up very good-natured with photos being taken of him, the driver and his medals."

Wiggins flew back to Britain this morning as planned - and was upgraded to first class by the airline in recognition of his gold medal success.

Despite his gold medals in the the team and individual pursuits, Wiggins had a disappointing end to his Olympics. Hoping to match Chris Hoy's three gold medals, Wiggins competed in the Madison with Mark Cavendish but the duo failed to reach the podium. British Cycling performance director Dave Brailsford said: "He was disappointed but he doesn't deserve to go home a disappointed man. I guess each performance needs to be seen in isolation. Actually, if they'd been the only two gold medals we'd won at the Olympic Games, seen in isolation - they'd be incredible."