Emily Richardson
Emily Richardson
  • Height:
    5'5"
  • Year:
    2026
  • Hometown:
    Bedford, N.H.
  • High School:
    Home School
  • Position:
    Back/IM
  • Major:
    Marine Conservation/Rehabilitation & Harp Performance
  • 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