Oluwafemi Richards

Oluwafemi Richards
  • Hometown:
    Hendersonville, Tenn.
  • Position:
    Jumps
  • Year:
    Freshman
  • High School:
    White House
Bio

High School – In his first ever track & field season, Richards finished in the top two of the triple jump in every event except one. Was named team MVP in 2021. Also played basketball for the Blue Devils.

Personal – Son of Olabopo Richards. Was a member of the Beta Club and the National High School Honors Society. Undecided on his major.

News mentions
Eagles claim four gold medals on day one of SAC Outdoor Championships
Eagles claim four gold medals on day one of SAC Outdoor Championships

ANDERSON, S.C. - The Carson-Newman track & field team opened the SAC Outdoor Championships on Thursday, May 5, claiming four gold medals, one silver medal, one bronze medal and setting a pair of school records at the event.

School records and provisional times highlight Eagles final day at Montreat
School records and provisional times highlight Eagles final day at Montreat

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. - Five event wins, four NCAA provisional or qualifying marks, and one school record highlight the Carson-Newman track team's big weekend at the Montreat Invitational.

Three event wins and two provisional marks highlight Eagles' day at Lee
Three event wins and two provisional marks highlight Eagles' day at Lee

CLEVELAND, Tenn. - A trio of event championships along with two NCAA provisional marks highlight the Eagles day at the Lee Invitational on Saturday, Mar. 19.

Connell claims gold as Eagles record pair of fifth place finishes at SAC Indoor Championships
Connell claims gold as Eagles record pair of fifth place finishes at SAC Indoor Championships

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Carson-Newman men's and women's track & field team both finished fifth place at the 2021 SAC Indoor Championships.

Eagles record two event wins and two school record times at Tiger Paw Invite
Eagles record two event wins and two school record times at Tiger Paw Invite

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Carson-Newman track & field team flexed their muscles at the Tiger Paw Invite, winning two events and setting a pair of school records.