Commonwealth Games: England's Richardson Targets Triple Gold After Switch from Australia Emily Richardson's decision to switch nationalities and represent England at the Commonwealth Games has sent shockwaves through the athletics community.
The 25 year old middle distance runner, who was previously an Australian citizen, made the move last year, citing a desire for new challenges and opportunities.
Richardson's background is marked by a strong athletic pedigree. Born in Melbourne, she began competing at a young age and quickly made a name for herself on the Australian circuit.