Olympic Medalist Matthew Richardson Opts to Change His Racing Nationality from Australia to Great Britain 25-year-old Matthew Richardson represented Australia at the Paris Olympics this month, taking home a bronze medal in the team sprint, a silver in the keirin and He brought home three medals, a silver in the individual sprint.

But Richardson, who was born in Maidstone, Kent, and has lived in Australia since the age of nine, plans to return to the UK to continue his work with the British sprint team.

“I made the decision to pack up my entire life and move halfway around the world to begin the next chapter of my cycling career. It is with excitement and renewed spirit that I announce that I am joining the Great British Cycling Team,” Richardson said in a statement. [Changing nationality was a difficult decision and not one I made lightly. It was a personal choice based on careful consideration of my career and future. I deeply respect the Australian and Austrian cycling teams, which will always be a part of me. As I begin this new chapter in my life, I would like to sincerely thank the coaches and support staff I have worked with in Australia over the years. [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...]