Matt Richardson withdrawn from GB's squad for World Championships
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Matt Richardson has been withdrawn from the Great Britain squad for the World Track Cycling Championships in Shanghai, which begins on October 14. Reports suggest that the 27-year-old Olympic medallist is under investigation for misconduct. British Cycling confirmed his removal but did not disclose further details. Richardson had recently switched national allegiance from Australia, where he won three Olympic medals at the Paris 2024 Games, and was anticipated to compete for medals in the team sprint, individual sprint, and keirin events.
- •Richardson is 27 years old and an Olympic medallist.
- •The World Track Cycling Championships run from October 14-18 in Shanghai.
- •British Cycling has not commented on specific allegations.
- •Richardson switched from Australia to Great Britain after the Paris 2024 Games.
- •He was expected to compete for medals in three cycling events.
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — GB's Richardson withdrawn from World Championships
- 5:48 PMYahoo Sports — Britain’s Matt Richardson sent home from World Championships over misconduct allegations
- 5:39 PMBBC Sport — GB's Richardson withdrawn from World Championships
"Matt Richardson is withdrawn from the Great Britain squad for next week's World Track Cycling Championships amid reports he is under investigation for misconduct.
"Matt Richardson is withdrawn from the Great Britain squad for next week's World Track Cycling Championships amid reports he is under investigation for misconduct.
"Richardson has been put under investigation by British Cycling, the national governing body
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 5:50 PMGB's Richardson withdrawn from World Championships
Matt Richardson is withdrawn from the Great Britain squad for next week's World Track Cycling Championships amid reports he is under investigation for misconduct.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 5:48 PMBritain’s Matt Richardson sent home from World Championships over misconduct allegations
Richardson has been put under investigation by British Cycling, the national governing body
- BBC SportOct 12, 2026, 5:39 PMGB's Richardson withdrawn from World Championships
Matt Richardson is withdrawn from the Great Britain squad for next week's World Track Cycling Championships amid reports he is under investigation for misconduct.
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