Matt Richardson ruled out of Commonwealth Games with injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Matt Richardson will not compete in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow due to an injury sustained in international racing. This decision is a setback for Team England, as Richardson was expected to excel in the individual sprint, team sprint, and keirin races. He previously won gold at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games while representing Australia. Harry Radford replaces Richardson in the men’s sprint events. This shift follows Richardson's recent switch to represent Great Britain after previously competing for Australia.
- •Richardson sustained an injury and is unable to compete in Glasgow.
- •Harry Radford will compete in Richardson's place in the sprint events.
- •Richardson won gold in individual and team sprint at Birmingham 2022.
- •He recently switched nationalities from Australia to Great Britain.
- •Richardson had been a favorite in multiple sprint events.
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Track cycling star Matt Richardson ruled out of Commonwealth Games with injury in blow to England
"The Olympic and world medallist had been the hot favourite in the three sprint events in Glasgow this week
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