- British track cyclist Matt Richardson has been sent home from the Great Britain squad for the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Shanghai following serious allegations of misconduct.
- An investigation by British Cycling was launched after reports alleged that the 27-year-old made discriminatory remarks and joked about using racial slurs.
- British Cycling confirmed Richardson's removal from the team, stating it takes all allegations of discrimination extremely seriously but cannot comment on ongoing processes.
- Richardson, who switched allegiance from Australia to Great Britain after winning three medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has not yet commented on the allegations.
- The two-time European champion was expected to be a key medal contender across multiple sprint events at the championships in China.
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Britain’s Matt Richardson sent home from World Championships over misconduct allegations
