Matt Richardson will cooperate with British Cycling investigation
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 3:49 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Matt Richardson stated he will fully cooperate with a British Cycling investigation into allegations of misconduct. The 27-year-old cyclist was withdrawn from the Great Britain squad for the upcoming World Track Cycling Championships in Shanghai, running from October 14 to 18. While British Cycling has not provided specific reasons for his withdrawal, Richardson expressed disappointment over missing the event but acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations raised. He assured that he would approach the investigation with contrition for anyone affected and would adhere to established procedures laid out by British Cycling.
- •Richardson won three Olympic medals for Australia at Paris 2024.
- •He was expected to compete in team sprint, individual sprint, and keirin.
- •Richardson was disappointed to miss the World Championships in Shanghai.
- •British Cycling has not commented on the misconduct allegations.
- 3:49 PMBBC Sport — GB's Richardson will 'co-operate' with investigation
"Matt Richardson says he says will co-operate with British Cycling investigation and do so with "contrition for the feelings of anyone involved".
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