Manxman Mark Cavendish is set for a hero’s welcome when he returns home – despite missing out on an Olympic medal in Beijing.
The 23-year-old from Laxey (pictured) had to settle for eighth place with team-mate Bradley Wiggins in the Madison event yesterday.
However, former Tourism Minister Adrian Earnshaw, and department member Geoff Corkish believe he can take great pride in his achievements:
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