About Emily Large
Born 2001. Emily Large is a British swimmer.
Emily Louise Richards (née Large) (born 1 February 2001) is a British swimmer.
Biography Richards is from Newcastle upon Tyne and attended Kings Priory School in Tynemouth. A butterfly specialist, she represented Great Britain in the women's 200 metre butterfly at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships.
On 22 August 2024, she married fellow Team GB swimmer Matt Richards and competed under her married name thereafter.
In 2025, Richards finished second behind Keanna Macinnes in the 200 metres butterfly at the 2025 Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, which earned selection for the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Subsequently at the World Championships, she reached the final of the 200 metres butterfly.
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Who is Emily Large?
British swimmer (born 2001)
When was Emily Large born?
Emily Large was born on 1 February 2001 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
What is Emily Large's occupation?
Emily Large is a swimmer.
What nationality is Emily Large?
Emily Large is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Emily Richards (swimmer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Emily Large. https://biography.guide/emily-large/
MLA: "Emily Large." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/emily-large/.
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