Emma Richardson is driven by a passion for athletic performance research. At OPRL, she supports lab operations, data collection, and research initiatives aimed at exploring human performance and athletic innovation.

Emma earned her master’s in Sport & Exercise Science from the Technical University of Munich. She spent two years in Germany gaining international experience in exercise physiology. This included both lab and field-based testing, such as a high-altitude experiment in the Austrian Alps. Her thesis focused on the impact of carbohydrate knowledge on dietary intake in amateur triathletes.

Prior to that, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin, where she served as captain of the All-Girl cheer team, which initiated her interest in sports science. She later worked as a high-performance intern for U.S. Ski & Snowboard, supporting athletic development, performance testing, and monitoring of athletes ranging from developmental to multi-time Olympians.

Emma aims to use her experience in research and applied sports science to enhance athlete health, performance, and scientific discovery at OPRL. Outside of work, she enjoys outdoor activities such as trail running, gravel biking, and skiing.

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