Matthew Richardson (cyclist)
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| Born | 17 April 1999[1] |
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| Discipline | Track |
| Role | Rider |
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Matthew Richardson (born 17 April 1999) is an Australian track cyclist. He qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Richardson competed in three events, Men's Keirin, Men's individual sprint, and the Men's Team Sprint. His most successful event was the Team Sprint where the Australians came fourth.[2][3]
Early years[]
Richardson was born in the United Kingdom and moved to Australia for his fathers work when he was nine years old. He grew up in Warwick, Western Australia, He loves gymnastics and was particularly good on the balance beam. As a teenager Richardson earned podium results at a national level. Unfortunately, he had an elbow injury so he turned his interest to cycling. His many years of gymnastics stood him in good stead.[4]
Achievements[]
Richardson cycled for the Midland Cycling Club, He was invited to attend a ‘come 'n' try' session and was recruited to the Western Australia Institute of Sport.
Three months before the 2019 World Championships, Richardson relocated to South Australia to join Cycling Australia's Podium Potential Academy. This move paid dividends as Richardson was selected to represent Australia in the team sprint. The team finished in sixth position and were edged out of the finals by eventual silver medallists, France.[4]
At the 2020 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, Richardson won a bronze medal in the team sprint with Thomas Cornish and Nathan Hart. It was Australia's highest finish in this event at a World Championships in eight years.[5]
References[]
- ^ "Cycling Track RICHARDSON Matthew - Tokyo 2020 Olympics".
- ^ "Matthew RICHARDSON". Olympics.com. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2021". The Roar. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Matthew Richardson". Australian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ 2020 UCI Track Cycling World Championships results
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