Matthew Richardson has switched his international allegiance to Britain, the track cyclist said on Monday, days after winning three Olympic medals for Australia.The 25-year-old won silver in the individual sprint and the keirin in Paris as well as bronze in the team sprint.
FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Track Cycling - Men's Sprint, Semifinals - Race 2 - Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France - August 09, 2024. Matthew Richardson of Australia reacts after winning heat 2. REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File photoMatthew Richardson has switched his international allegiance to Britain, the track cyclist said on Monday, days after winning three Olympic medals for Australia.
"Switching nationality was a difficult decision, and not one I took lightly. It was a personal choice, made after careful consideration of my career and future... I deeply respect Australia and the Aus Cycling Team and it will always be a part of who I am." "We understand that the desire to compete for a country one was born in can bring forth strong emotions," Korf said in a statement.
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