Matt Richards - Swimming
Name: Matt Richards
Born: Worcester, England
School(s): Bishop Perowne Church of England College, Royal Wolverhampton School
Club(s): Droitwich Dolphins Swimming Club, Worcester Swimming Club
Stroke: Freestyle
Other Sports: Rugby, Taekwondo
Olympic Experience: Debut
Medals: European Championships (Gold and 2 x Silver 2020)
Other Honours: British Records for an 18 year old in both 100m and 200m Freestyle
Ever since a 5-year-old Matt threw off his armbands and dived into the deep end of a hotel pool on a family holiday to Tenerife, he has lived in the water. Soon after the trip, his parents started taking him to swimming lessons.
What club did Matt start swimming at?
When Matt realised he had a taste for challenging himself aged just 8 years old, he joined Droitwich Dolphins which was his first swimming club.
One thing you didn’t know about Matt Richards
Matt has yet to represent Wales at senior level so will be thrown straight into the deep end without his armbands again as he is selected to represent Team GB in Tokyo 2020. He won’t be in uncharted waters as his training partner and fellow Welshman, Kieran Bird, has also secured his place at this summer’s Games.
What dates will Matt be competing at Tokyo 2020?
100m Freestyle
Tuesday, July 27 - 11.02 (BST) - Heats
Wednesday July 28 - 02.30 - Semi-Final
Thursday, July 29 - 03.37 - Final
4 x 100m Freestyle
Sunday, July 25 - 13.10 - Heats
Monday, July 26 - 04.05 - Final
4 x 200m Freestyle
Tuesday, July 27 - 12.17 - Heats
Wednesday, July 28 - 04.26 - Final
