The look that says 'I've done it!'
Cavendish, representing Great Britain, had won four world titles on the road and track but missed out on a medal in his previous two Olympics.
The medal vindicated his decision to pull out of the Tour de France with five stages remaining last month to help prepare for the Olympics.
The 31-year-old Manxman later admitted he was happy with his efforts.
Manx Care spends more than £660,000 on reviews over two-year period
Figure relates to six pieces of work on a range of issues
2025 among warmest years on record at Ronaldsway, new Met Office report shows
Spring sunshine and record summer warmth helped make last year the second warmest recorded
Chamber backs revised minimum wage rise after government U-turn
Business group says five percent increase strikes a 'sustainable balance'
DESC begins recruitment process for new chief officer
Successful candidate will be paid up to £147,368
More than 60 full-time equivalent roles identified in government communications and marketing posts
Tynwald written answer discloses breakdown of staff working in marketing, communications, promotional and news-related roles across government departments and public bodies