Richardson maintains torrid pace Heather Richardson proved to herself and the world that she belongs in the upper echelons of women’s speedskating. Her three events over at the Vancouver Olympics, Richardson had no choice but to ...
High Point's Richardson enjoys 'amazing race' High Point’s Heather Richardson completed her first Winter Olympics with the longest race of her three-event schedule. She wound up with another strong finish. Richardson skated in the fourth of 1...
What a start! Richardson finishes sixth in 500 High Point’s Heather Richardson battled her nerves prior to Tuesday’s 500 meters at the Winter Olympics.
She won that battle with no problem and nearly medaled in the process.
Richardson relishes Olympic life There’s no “what if?” floating aimlessly through Heather Richardson’s mind these days. As in, “What if I hadn’t committed my life to speedskating?” “What if I were a junior in college somewhere?” ...
Speedskater evokes memories of 1936 Olympian Heather Richardson owns the title of “current Olympian” from the state of North Carolina. Harry Williamson Jr. went down in history as the Tarheel state’s first Olympian.
Goals more than golds for Richardson From the time she first strapped on inline skates at the age of 9, Heather Richardson raced to success. Two national records as part of High Point Rol-A-Rink’s speed team in her first year of comp...
Bison abuzz over Olympic qualifier Tonya Jones’ PowerPoint presentation showed a regular ol’ high school girl taking part in Future Business Leaders of America club activities. Janet Flynn spoke of a regular ol’ student in her mark...
Dolphins sink HP Lions in Pop Warner championships The High Point Lions Midgets Division II football team found out just how difficult it is to play Dolphins in Florida. The Lions dropped a hard-fought 14-0 decision to the Detroit (Mich.) Dolphins...
