Aurélie Richard
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| Born | 15 June 2005 Gap, Hautes-Alpes, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Alpine skiing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability | Agenesis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aurélie Richard (born 15 June 2005) is a French para-alpine skier.
Career
Richard competed at the 2023 World Para Alpine Skiing Championships and won silver medals in the downhill and slalom events, and a bronze medal in the alpine combine event.[1] In February 2024, she suffered a torn ACL in her left knee.[2]
She competed at the 2025 Winter World University Games in para alpine skiing and won gold medals in the giant slalom and Super-G standing events.[3]
She won the 2025–26 FIS Para Alpine Ski World Cup crystal globe in the downhill and the overall World Cup title.[4] In February 2026, she was selected to represent France at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.[5]
Personal life
Richard was born with agenesis of the left forearm.[6]
References
- ^ Nony, Céline (25 January 2023). "Aurélie Richard vice-championne du monde de la descente". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "« Décrocher quatre médailles, dont une en or en descente » : la Haut-Alpine Aurélie Richard veut briller à Milan-Cortina". Le Dauphiné libéré (in French). 4 November 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "Jeux Mondiaux Universitaires d'Hiver 2025 : Oscar Burnham et Aurélie Richard se parent d'or en para ski alpi". dicodusport.fr (in French). 16 January 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ Gili-Tos, Ema (12 February 2026). "Après le gros globe, Aurélie Richard est-elle lancée vers une grosse moisson à Milan ?". Le Dauphiné libéré (in French). Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "Arthur Bauchet, Cécile Hernandez, Maxime Montaggioni... la liste complète des athlètes français sélectionnés pour les Jeux Paralympiques 2026". L'Équipe (in French). 13 February 2026. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ Pain, Claire (29 December 2025). ""Ça donne une responsabilité" : Aurélie Richard, championne handiski, sur les pistes de Ceillac après sa victoire en coupe du Monde". France 3 (in French). Retrieved 23 February 2026.
External links
- Aurélie Richard at the International Paralympic Committee
- Aurélie Richard at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation