Track cyclist who ditched Australia withdrawn from world champ squad
British track cyclist Matthew Richardson, who defected from Australian cycling at the end of the Paris Games, has been withdrawn from this week's UCI Track World Championships in Shanghai.
British track cyclist Matthew Richardson, who defected from Australia following the Paris Games, has been withdrawn from the British team for the upcoming UCI Track World Championships in China. The Times claims Richardson was removed from the squad due to an investigation into alleged discriminatory posts and behavior. British Cycling has confirmed Richardson's withdrawal without providing a reason.
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