GB’s Richardson wins keirin for second European title

Britain’s Matt Richardson sealed a double success at the European Track Cycling Championships as he took gold in the men’s keirin on the last day in Turkey.

Fresh from being crowned sprint champion on Wednesday, the 26-year-old powered through the keirin rounds and launched a late move in the final to surge past Dutchman Harrie Lavreysen, who was also beaten to the sprint title.

Richardson was competing in his first European Championships after changing racing nationality from Australia in 2024.

“It was really important to win the keirin and get the second jersey,” he said. “To me, that was really important to show that I do have the legs and that I’m here to stay.”

Katie Archibald and Anna Morris claimed silver for Great Britain in the women’s madison.

The pair rode a tactical race, winning three sprints and building a strong points lead, but Belgium’s Lotte Kopecky and Shari Bossuyt clawed back a lap to take a lead they did not relinquish. It also confirmed a third European title this week for the 30-year-old Kopecky.