Matthew Richardson is the fastest human on the planet on a bike having broken the 9 second barrier over 200m in 2025. The first person (and at time of recording only) human to have achieved.

Olympic medallist and world-record sprint cyclist Matt Richardson joins The M Word for a raw conversation on performance, pressure and identity.

From starting gymnastics at age two to squatting 240kg and breaking the 9-second barrier over 200m, Matt takes us inside the mindset of an elite power athlete. He explains how sprint cycling is as much chess as it is speed, why gym strength is non-negotiable, and what really goes through your head when the velodrome goes silent before an Olympic final.

We talk about reframing nerves into readiness, beating long-time rival Harrie Lavreysen, and the emotional reality of switching from Australia to Great Britain after winning three Olympic medals.

This isn’t just about watts and medals.

It’s about identity.

It’s about risk.

It’s about choosing the harder path.