Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Olympics the nation's first gold medal in his sport for 12 years. By winning two gold medals in London, track cyclist Chris Hoy emerged as Great Britain's most successful athlete in Olympic history with a total of seven medals, including six golds which surpassed the five golds won by former rower Steve Redgrave. Hoy also tied for the most total Olympic medals for a Briton with road cyclist Bradley Wiggins, who won the gold in men's time trial. Ben Ainslie became the most successful sailor in Olympic history, after winning his fourth gold medal in the Finn class. With three medals
Winning streak (sports) Olympic games — Czechoslovakia and then Czech Republic 6 consecutive gold medals at Olympic games — United States 4 consecutive gold medals at Olympic games — United States 3 consecutive gold medals at Olympic games 3 consecutive gold medals at Olympic games — Soviet Union 3 consecutive gold medals at Olympic games — Ethiopia 4 consecutive gold medals at Olympic games — United States 6 consecutive gold medals at Olympic games — United States 4 consecutive gold medals at Olympic games — Soviet Union 3 consecutive gold medals at World Championships 3 consecutive gold medals at World Championships 3 consecutive