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Wellesley College Athletics

2024-25 Swimming and Diving Roster

Courtesy of WPI Athletics
Photos by Frank Poulin
Photos by Frank Poulin
Photos by Frank Poulin
Photos by Frank Poulin

Emily Richardson

  • Height 5-5
  • Year 2026
  • Hometown Bedford, N.H.
  • High School Home School
  • Position Distance Free/Back
  • Major Environmental Studies/Music
  • Pronunciation Em-UH-lee RICH-urd-suhn

Biography


Link to SwimCloud.com Career Statistics

 Collegiate Career Honors:
  • 2024-25 CSC Academic All-District
  • 2x NEWMAC Academic All-Conference (2023-24, 2024-25)
2024-25:
  • Opened the season with runner-up performances in the 500 Free (5:37.26) and 1000 Free (11:17.50) on Oct. 25 versus Wheaton
  • Competed in the “B” finals of the 500 Free at the MIT Winter Invite (5:21.45)
  • Runner-up with times of 11:29.83 in the 1000 Free and 5:34.80 at WPI on Jan. 14
  • Took second in the 500 Free with a time of 5:34.16 at the Sisters invitational
  • Won the 500 Free (5:36.44) and claimed second in the 1000 Free (11:26.70) versus Smith and Springfield
  • Finished second in the 1000 Free (11:21.37) and 500 Free (5:34.88) versus Babson on Feb. 1
  • Placed seventh in the 1650 Free (18:14.38) and seventh with a PR in the “B” finals in the 500 Free (5:20.35) at the NEWMAC Championships
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:
  • 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:
  • Has an older sister and a younger brother
Why Wellesley:
  • Chose to attend Wellesley for the amazing academic opportunities, strong community, and the beautiful campus

Historical Player Information

  • 2022-23First-year

    Back/IM
    5'5"
  • 2023-24First-year

    Back/IM
    5'5"
  • 2024-25Junior

    Distance Free/Back
    5'5"
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