British freestyle relay specialist whose consistent performances in the 100m and 200m freestyle have contributed to numerous British relay medals at World Championships and Olympic Games.
Matt Richards is a Welsh freestyle swimmer who won Olympic gold as part of Great Britain's 4x100m freestyle relay team at the Paris Olympics, contributing to one of British swimming's greatest moments. His smooth technique and exceptional versatility have also produced world-class performances in individual events, establishing him as one of Britain's finest sprint freestylers.
Famous For
Freestyle sprinting, particularly 100m and 200m freestyle
Playing Style
How They Played
Powerful freestyle sprinter with strong finishing speed
Legacy
Lasting Impact
Rising British swimming star with multiple international medals
Career Journey
Timeline
2004
👶 Born in Droitwich, England
2021
🏆 Olympic silver medal 200m freestyle Tokyo
2021
🏆 Olympic gold medal 4x200m freestyle relay Tokyo
2022
🏆 Commonwealth Games gold 200m freestyle
2022
🏆 World Championships silver 100m freestyle
2023
🏆 World Championships gold 4x200m freestyle relay
2024
🏆 Olympic silver 200m freestyle Paris