Richardson, who was born in Kent and moved to Australia at the age of nine, won two silver medals and a bronze at the Paris Olympics.
A cyclist who won three medals for Australia at the Paris Olympics has announced he will now represent Great Britain after switching nationality. Matt Richardson won silver in the individual sprint and keirin events, as well as bronze in the team sprint, to contribute to Australia's fourth place finish on the Games' medal table. The 25-year-old was born in Maidstone, Kent, before he moved to Western Australia at the age of nine.
'Switching nationality was a difficult decision and not one I took lightly. It was a personal choice, made after careful consideration of my career and future. 'I deeply respect Australia and the Aus Cycling Team and it will always be a part of who I am.' He added: 'This decision is about following my passion and pushing myself to new heights.
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