Born: 1989
Hometown: High Point, N.C.
Events: 500 and 1,000 meters.
Details: Richardson competed in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. She is also the 2013 World Sprint Champion and has won 35 medals in the world cup competition.
Personal website: www.speedskatingheather.com
Twitter: @hlynnrichardson
Photo: The Associated Press
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