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British swimmer Matt Richards, a two-time Olympic champion in the 4 × 200m freestyle relay, will join the Florida Gators in spring 2027 for one university semester. At 23, the world champion in the 200m freestyle is keen to experience American collegiate swimming before returning to the United Kingdom to prepare for the 2027 British Championships. The move will allow him to test himself in a new competitive environment while strengthening a Florida team with ambitions of success on the American collegiate stage.