Emily Richardson

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- Height:
- 5'5"
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- Year:
- 2026
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- Hometown:
- Bedford, N.H.
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- High School:
- Home School
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- Position:
- Back/IM
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- Major:
- Marine Conservation/Rehabilitation & Harp Performance
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- Pronunciation:
- Em-UH-lee RICH-urd-suhn
Bio
Link to SwimCloud.com Career Statistics
Collegiate Career Honors:
- 2023-24 NEWMAC Academic All-Conference
2023-24:
- Opened the season with a fourth place performance in the 200 Back against Wheaton (2:18.52)
- Took fourth in the 100 Breaststroke (1:13.75) and 200 Back (2:19.09) against Simmons and Merrimack
- Placed sixth in the 500 Free (5:40.24) and 200 Back (2:18.68) at the Sisters Invitational
- Claimed third in the 1000 Free at Coast Guard (11:18.58)
- Had a personal-best time in the 1000 Free (11:17.36) and finished fourth in the 500 Free (5:35.56) against Springfield and Smith
- Earned 10th in the 1650 Free (18:14.13), ninth in the “B” finals of the 200 Back (2:13.13), 21st in the 500 Free (5:23.01) at the NEWMAC Championships
2022-23:
- Won 100 and 200 Breaststroke against Wheaton to open career
Before Wellesley:
- Was homeschooled, graduated 2022
- A four-year varsity team swimmer for YMCA of Greater Nashua Storm
- Received Coach's Award in 2021 (junior year)
- Captain during senior Year
- Helped Women's team win back to back D1 titles in junior and senior year
- Swam club for 10 years
Personal:
- Daughter of Wendy and Mark Richardson
- Has an older sister, Sydney, and a younger brother, Noah
- Has a rabbit named Midnight
- Plays the harp
Why Wellesley:
- Chose to attend Wellesley for the amazing academic opportunities, strong community, beautiful campus, and welcoming swim team