About
Canadian World Cup alpine ski racer specializing in giant slalom, born 25 May 2003 in Canmore, Alberta; races for Calgary Alpine. Daughter of former World Cup skier Lynne Richardson and younger sibling of pro freeskier Cole Richardson; coached by her father until age 16. Made her World Cup debut in October 2021. Won bronze in the team event at the 2023 World Championships and, in 2024, giant slalom gold at the Junior World Championships - the first Canadian world junior individual alpine champion in eight years. Recorded her career-best World Cup result, 7th in giant slalom at Kronplatz, in January 2025, and was the top Canadian finisher (10th) in giant slalom at the 2025 World Championships. Set to make her Olympic debut at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games.
FIS Code 108461. 0 World Cup wins, 0 podiums, best finish 7th (GS, Kronplatz, 21 Jan 2025). 1 Olympic appearance pending (2026). 2 World Championship appearances (2023, 2025): 1 medal (bronze, team event, 2023); best individual result 10th (GS, 2025). Gold, giant slalom, 2024 Junior World Championships.