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Cycling: Olympic medalist changes nationality from Australian to British

# Cycling: Track cyclist Matt Richardson has announced he is switching nationality from Australian to British following his three medals at the Paris Olympics for Australia. He was born in Kent, England, and moved to Australia at the age of nine while maintaining dual citizenship. The 25-year-old, who is also a two-time Commonwealth champion, says he made the personal choice after careful consideration of his career and future, wanting to push himself to new heights. Richardson won two silver medals and a bronze in Paris.