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Olympic cycling defector Richardson may be stood down

Olympic cycling defector Richardson may be stood down

Cyclist Matthew Richardson could be stood down from international competition for two years following his shock defection from Australia to Great Britain.

Aussie Olympic cycle hero saddles up for Great Britain

Aussie Olympic cycle hero saddles up for Great Britain

Aussie Olympic cycle hero saddles up for Great Britain

Aussie Olympic cycle hero saddles up for Great Britain

In a major blow for Australian cycling, triple Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson has announced he will ride for Great Britain at future international events.

Golden Brown's hopes punctured in women's Tour

Golden Brown's hopes punctured in women's Tour

Golden Brown's hopes punctured in women's Tour

Golden Brown's hopes punctured in women's Tour

Grace Brown has suffered a puncture during a time trial on stage three of the women's Tour de France as defending champ Demi Vollering took the yellow jersey.

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Richardson inspired as he eyes Dutch cycling great

Richardson inspired as he eyes Dutch cycling great

Matt Glaetzer won two Olympic medals after a succession of near misses, an example that will help drive fellow Australian sprint cyclist Matt Richardson.

Caitlin remembered as Sutton's cyclists shine in Paris

Caitlin remembered as Sutton's cyclists shine in Paris

Australian cycling coach Gary Sutton is about to end his massively successful tenure in charge of the American women's track endurance program.

At his last Olympics, Glaetzer finally tastes success

At his last Olympics, Glaetzer finally tastes success

Australian Matt Glaetzer has consigned his Olympic near-misses to history, winning two track cycling bronze medals at the Paris Games.

Australia's Richardson, Glaetzer medal in keirin final

Australia's Richardson, Glaetzer medal in keirin final

Australian track cyclists Matt Richardson and Matt Glaetzer have finished second and third in the keirin final behind Dutch sprint king Harrie Lavreysen.

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Glaetzer, Richardson win opening keirin heats at Games

Glaetzer, Richardson win opening keirin heats at Games

Glaetzer, Richardson win opening keirin heats at Games

Glaetzer, Richardson win opening keirin heats at Games

Australians Matt Glaetzer and Matt Richardson have shown strong form in the keirin, winning their opening heats on Saturday at the Olympic velodrome.

Meares' Games moments need no gold to glitter

Meares' Games moments need no gold to glitter

Meares' Games moments need no gold to glitter

Meares' Games moments need no gold to glitter

Australia's Olympic team chef de mission Anna Meares has nominated her two stand-out moments from the Paris Games, and neither of them were gold medal efforts.

Meares speaks to Australian cycling team over media

Meares speaks to Australian cycling team over media

Meares speaks to Australian cycling team over media

Meares speaks to Australian cycling team over media

Despite winning a silver medal, Australian cyclist Matt Richardson was nearly allowed to not speak to media after his event at the Paris Olympics.

Richardson wins silver in sprint at track cycling

Richardson wins silver in sprint at track cycling

Richardson wins silver in sprint at track cycling

Richardson wins silver in sprint at track cycling

Australian track cyclist Matthew Richardson has won silver in the match sprint as Dutch great Harrie Lavreysen successfully defended his Olympic title.

Richardson wins through to track cycling sprint semis

Richardson wins through to track cycling sprint semis

Richardson wins through to track cycling sprint semis

Richardson wins through to track cycling sprint semis

Australian Matt Richardson is through to the sprint semi-finals at Olympic track cycling, but Kristina Clonan failed to progress in the keirin.

Decker hailed for 'small' role in team pursuit triumph

Decker hailed for 'small' role in team pursuit triumph

Decker hailed for 'small' role in team pursuit triumph

Decker hailed for 'small' role in team pursuit triumph

Cycling coach Tim Decker has masterminded Australia's first Olympic gold medal in the men's team pursuit for two decades.

Gold gives Australian pursuiters Olympic redemption

Gold gives Australian pursuiters Olympic redemption

Gold gives Australian pursuiters Olympic redemption

Gold gives Australian pursuiters Olympic redemption

Australia have beaten fierce rivals Great Britain in a pulsating men's team pursuit final to win the Olympic gold medal for the first time in 20 years.

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After too many 'chocolate medals', Glaetzer wins bronze

Matt Glaetzer and fellow team sprinters Matt Richardson and Leigh Hoffman have broken a run of fourth places to win bronze for Australia in Paris.

Ex-cycling champ's charges confirmed over wife's death

Olympic medal-winning cyclist Rohan Dennis has been ordered to answer charges laid over the death of his wife Melissa Hoskins in December last year.

Team pursuiters make opening statement on track

The Australian men's team pursuit has made a much more straightforward start than at the last Olympics, qualifying fastest at the velodrome.

Lack of 'punch' costs Brown in Olympic road race

After winning the road time trial on day one at the Paris Olympics, Grace Brown didn't quite have the legs on Sunday in the road race.

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'Bling' misses out on the bling - but may try again

Australia's top hope Michael Matthews saw his medal hopes dashed in the cycling road race - but feels he could have one more Olympics in him.

On the double, Evenepoel survives late scare for gold

Belgian cycling star Remco Evenepoel is the first man and only the second rider to win the two Olympic road events, surviving a late scare when he puncture.d

Sakakibara set for dominant reign as the queen of BMX

Saya Sakakibara hopes her dazzling Olympic BMX racing triumph will launch her into a new era of dominance in the thrilling but dangerous sport.

Sakakibara roars to glorious Olympic BMX race triumph

Saya Sakakibara has shed tears of joy with her brother on an emotional night for Australia's new Olympic BMX racing champion.

BMX ace Sakakibara in shape to banish Tokyo memories

Saya Sakakibara looks the rider to beat for gold in the BMX racing at the Olympics after an unbeaten quarter-final display at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines.

From a land down under, Diehm is glowing up to the top

Olympic medallist Natalya Diehm was inspired to make the BMX freestyle podium after getting her mum Tamara to sing her inspirational theme tune, 'Down Under'.

O'Connor confirmed as key signing for Jayco AlUla

Top WA cyclist Ben O'Connor, who has finished fourth at the Tour de France, will join Australia's only top-level team Jayco AlUla for next season.

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