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DARK SECRETS: Aussie olympic cycle hero saddles up for great britain - The Real Truth

Matthew Richardson won silver for Australia in the men's keirin final at the Paris Olympics. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian cycling has been dealt a massive blow, with dual Olympic silver medallist Matthew Richardson to switch nationalities and compete for Great Britain at international events.

The British-born sprinter rode for Australia at the recent Olympics, picking up three medals in Paris: silver in both the men's keirin and sprint, plus a bronze in the men's team sprint with Matt Glaetzer and Leigh Hoffman.

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