Ex-Aussie issues first statement on serious allegations: ‘With contrition’
Richardson says he will cooperate fully and with contrition after British Cycling removed him from the world championships amid serious allegations.
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Athlete Forced to Withdraw From World Championships Speaks Up Amid Misconduct Investigation
Matthew Richardson was expected to lead Great Britain’s medal charge at the 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. Instead, the Olympic medalist is facing an investigation into alleged misconduct and has been withdrawn from the competition. Now, Richardson has broken his silence, promising to cooperate fully with British Cycling while declining to discuss the allegations […]
'I will co-operate fully' – Matthew Richardson responds to misconduct reports after Track World Championships withdrawal
British track sprinter Matthew Richardson has said he will "co-operate fully" with any investigation after he was withdrawn last-minute from this week's UCI Track World Championships. The 27-year-old was pulled on Monday from Great Britain's 20-rider squad for the event in Shanghai, China, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, amid reports of serious misconduct. According to The Times, Richardson is under investigation for discriminatory posts and be…
Outside of the British national team engaged in the track world championships taking place in Shanghai, Matthew Richardson today issued a statement entrusted to social networks. The European champion in charge of speed and keirin writes:....
Matthew Richardson promises to co-operate “properly” with British Cycling misconduct investigation with “contrition for the feelings of anyone who might be affected”
Matthew Richardson has promised to co-operate fully with British Cycling’s investigation into his alleged misconduct, after breaking his silence in the wake of his withdrawal from this week’s world track championships.British Cycling confirmed on Monday evening that the 27-year-old was being sent home from the team’s training base in China, after the Times reported that ...
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