Australia ban cycling's Richardson for life

Matthew Richardson brushes off Australia ban and sanctions after Great Britain switch - 'Just words on a piece of paper'
GB track star Matthew Richardson has dismissed sanctions imposed on him by Australian cycling's national body as "just words on a piece of paper".
Australian cycling defector Matthew Richardson avoids two-year ban
Australia's track cycling defector Matthew Richardson has avoided a two-year ban from competition after his acrimonious decision to race for Great Britain.
Track cyclist Matthew Richardson says his lifetime ban from Australian cycling means nothing to him
Former Australian Olympic track cyclist Matthew Richardson has dismissed his lifetime ban following his defection to ride for Great Britain as “just words on a piece of paper (that) don’t carry much weight for me”.
'Just words on a piece of paper': Olympic cycling star responds to Australia ban
Matthew Richardson has brushed off a lifetime ban handed to him by Australian cycling's national body. After winning three Olympic medals for Australia in Paris, the 25-year-old announced his defection to ride for Great Britain.
Cyclist Matthew Richardson dismisses AusCycling's lifetime ban after defecting to Team Great Britain
Matthew Richardson says AusCycling's lifetime ban on him is similar to an employer firing someone who has already resigned, but he says he hopes it will understand his defection to Team GB in time.
Cycling-Olympic medallist Richardson banned from competing for Australia after allegiance switch
Matthew Richardson will not be permitted to rejoin the Australian Cycling Team in the future, governing body AusCycling said on Monday, following a review into the cyclist's switch of allegiance from Australia to Britain.
Matthew Richardson's brutal response after cyclist handed lifetime ban for leaving Australia
Star cyclist Matthew Richardson has hit back at Australia's governing body after copping a lifetime ban for defecting to Great Britain. Richardson - who was born in England - represented Australia and won three medals for the green and gold at the Paris Olympic Games this year.
Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson banned from Australia for life after defection
AusCycling has slammed the door shut on Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson ever representing Australia again after he turned his back on the nation to defect to Great Britain.
Olympic medallist Richardson banned from competing for Australia after allegiance switch
Matthew Richardson will not be permitted to rejoin the Australian Cycling Team in the future, governing body AusCycling said on Monday, following a review into the cyclist's switch of allegiance from Australia to Britain.
Former Australian cyclist Matthew Richardson banned for life by Cycling Australia
Australian cycling defector Matthew Richardson will never wear the green and gold again after being banned for life by AusCycling.
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What happened to Paris Olympic medalist Matthew Richardson? All about the reason for his permanent ban from the Australian cycling team
The governing body of Australia Cycling (AusCycling) handed Paris Olympic medalist Matthew Richardson a permanent ban. The decision came after the governing body reviewed the athlete's switch of ...
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Team GB cyclist who won three medals at Paris Olympics handed lifetime ban for ‘secretly’ changing nationality
Matthew Richardson won three medals at the Paris ... But he is the partner of British cycling speed queen Emma Finucane. However, AusCycling conducted a “thorough investigation” of Richardson ...
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Matt Richardson can't compete for Australia after Team GB switch
Pete Dovgan/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Matthew Richardson will not be permitted to rejoin the Australian Cycling Team in the future, governing body AusCycling said on Monday ...
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Aussie Olympic cyclist handed a lifetime ban by Cycling Australia for defecting to Great Britain as bombshell new revelation emerges
Australia have failed in their bid to block cycling star Matthew Richardson competing for Great Britain. The Kent-born 25-year-old announced his decision to race for Britain in August, just ...
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Why defector could race in British kit despite ban
Matthew Richardson was allowed to compete in the Great Britain kit despite being banned from officially representing the ...