Matt Richardson ruled out of Commonwealth Games due to injury
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Matt Richardson, England's Olympic cycling silver medalist, has been ruled out of the Commonwealth Games due to injury. The 27-year-old was set to compete in the men's sprint, having switched allegiance to England after winning two silvers for Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Team England confirmed that Richardson sustained the injury while racing in Japan earlier this week. Harry Radford will replace him in the sprint events during his Commonwealth Games debut. Richardson's entry was highly anticipated, given his previous accomplishments since changing teams, including two silvers at the 2025 Track Cycling World Championships.
- •Richardson won two silver medals at the 2024 Olympics.
- •He had been expected to contend for medals in Glasgow.
- •Harry Radford will replace Richard in the sprint events.
- 1:17 PMThe Guardian Sport — Former Australian cyclist who defected to Team GB pulls out of Commonwealth Games with injury
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Injury denies Richardson spicy reunion with Australia
- 12:01 PMBBC Sport — Injury denies Richardson spicy reunion with Australia
"Matt Richardson won Olympic medals for Australia Showdown with former teammates had been anticipated Former Australian track cyclist Matt Richardson has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games because of an injury he suffered while racing in Japan. In a major blow to the Glasgow games, the English team announced on Wednesday night (AEST) that their sprint ace would no longer compete. Continue reading...
"England's Olympic cycling silver medalist Matt Richardson is ruled out of the Commonwealth Games, denying the event one of its most intriguing subplots.
"England's Olympic cycling silver medalist Matt Richardson is ruled out of the Commonwealth Games, denying the event one of its most intriguing subplots.
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 29, 2026, 1:17 PMFormer Australian cyclist who defected to Team GB pulls out of Commonwealth Games with injury
Matt Richardson won Olympic medals for Australia Showdown with former teammates had been anticipated Former Australian track cyclist Matt Richardson has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games because of an injury he suffered while racing in Japan. In a major blow to the Glasgow games, the English team announced on Wednesday night (AEST) that their sprint ace would no longer compete. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 12:01 PMInjury denies Richardson spicy reunion with Australia
England's Olympic cycling silver medalist Matt Richardson is ruled out of the Commonwealth Games, denying the event one of its most intriguing subplots.
- BBC SportJul 29, 2026, 12:01 PMInjury denies Richardson spicy reunion with Australia
England's Olympic cycling silver medalist Matt Richardson is ruled out of the Commonwealth Games, denying the event one of its most intriguing subplots.
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