Complex sentence: Brailsford led the British cycling team to many victories at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, his contribution was later acknowledged by being appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Split into simpler sentences: Brailsford led the British team to victories at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. His contribution was acknowledged in being appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.