Matt Richardson switch: What are the rules of cycling allegiance changes?
The TelegraphDifferent governing bodies have different rules in terms of switching nationality, but the UCI, cycling’s governing body, allows changes of nationality for three reasons. So Matt Richardson, who was born in Britain to British parents and retained his UK passport after moving to Australia aged nine, could in theory switch back to Australia again. AusCycling’s executive general manager Jesse Korf, admitted it was “disappointing” and “surprising” that Richardson would be leaving a program that had delivered great personal and national success. “We also understand that the desire to compete for a country one was born in can bring forth strong emotions.” British Cycling performance director Stephen Park said he was looking forward to integrating Richardson into the sprint programme under head coach Sir Jason Kenny.
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Australian cycling defector Matthew Richardson avoids two-year ban
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Olympic cyclist Matt Richardson hits out at keyboard critics after shock switch to Great Britain
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Australia’s Paris Olympics cycling medallist Matt Richardson could face ban for defection
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Matt Richardson was a Paris Olympics track cycling star for Australia and now will race for Britain
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Australian silver medal cyclist Matthew Richardson DEFECTS to Team GB as boyfriend of British cycling star Emma Finucane switches nationalities to leave senior figures in the sport stunned at 'insane'
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Olympic cycling medallist Matt Richardson swaps Australia for Great Britain: ‘This is my dream’
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