Bio
My name is Madisen (Mady) Richards. I started competing as a long jumper at the age of 7 and am now competing professionally representing the United States. I graduated from the University of Southern California in 2018 with a B.S. in Human Biology, where I was also an NCAA Division I All-American and Team Champion. As I navigate the world of professional track and field, I’m also preparing to apply to medical school where I’d like to specialize in Dermatology.
career highlights
The Journey
“A river cuts through a rock, not because of it’s strength, but its persistence” -unknown
While I have been competing in the sport of Track & Field since I was 7 years old, I was never an age-group record holder or star. Yet, through hard- work, dedication, and a whole lot of faith; I have gone on to become a California High School State medalist, NCAA D1 All-American, NCAA Team Champion, and Olympic Trials Qualifier.
Simi Valley Running Rebels
2004-2010
Simi Valley High School
2011-2014
Univ. of Southern California
2015-2018
Professional
2018-Present
SCHEDULE
2022 is a big year for track and field with the opportunity to qualify for both an indoor and outdoor World Championship. Stay tuned for a more detailed list of competitions on my journey to qualify for Serbia and Oregon!
World Athletics Indoor Championships
March 18-22, 2022
Stark Arena: Belgrade,Serbia
World Athletics Outdoor Championships
July 15-24, 2022
University of Oregon: Eugene, Oregon
The Blog
“Tell the story of the mountain you climbed. Your words could be a page in someone else’s survival guide” –Morgan Harper Nichols
My journey in the sport of Track and Field, while not over yet, has been far from the straight and narrow. I have faced countless moments of challenge and adversity, and it is those moments that have inspired me to start this blog. From injury, to mental and emotional struggles, balancing school, sports, and a life beyond practice, as well as little things such as a spark of motivation to get you through the week- I hope this blog can serve to be a place where you can find something relatable to guide you, inspire you, or just simply say “someone else has been there.”
Gallery
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Say Hi!
I’d Love to Hear from You!
Whether it’s a question, business inquiry, or you just want to say hi; feel free to reach out to me below:
@mady_jumps
@mady_jumps