Richards hopeful of completing medal set in Glasgow
Double Olympic champion Matt Richards is hoping to claim Commonwealth gold and complete his major medal collection.
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Notable Quotes
"It would mean the world."
— Matt Richards , Athlete
"The fact I performed well last year gives me confidence, hopefully I can perform better even better in Glasgow."
— Ela Letton-Jones , Athlete
"It just shows as an athlete I'm taking the leap from junior to senior level."
— Tyler Melbourne-Smith , Athlete
Key People
Young swimmer with a silver medal at the World Para-Swimming Championships.
Olympic gold medallist swimmer representing Wales.
Olympic champion competing for Team Wales.
Swimmer who won a bronze medal for Wales in the Commonwealth Games.
17-year-old swimmer Theodora Taylor has won multiple medals at the Commonwealth Youth Games.
20-year-old swimmer making his Commonwealth debut.
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Double Olympic champion Matt Richards is hoping to claim Commonwealth gold and complete his major medal collection.
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