2008 Paralympics: 8th (F32/51 discus), 10th (F32/51 club) 2004 Paralympics: 4th (F32/51 discus) 2000 Paralympics: 6th (F53 pentathlon) 1996 Paralympics: 4th (F50 club)
Richard became disabled as a result of a spinal injury in a road accident. He made his 4th Paralympic Games appearance in Beijing and celebrated his 50th birthday a few days before the opening ceremony.