Richard proved she was one of the top weight throwers in the country with a second-place finish Friday against a field of predominantly NCAA Division I and II athletes at the Fast Track Invitational Meet at the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Center. Richard uncorked a throw of 16.91 meters (55' 6") on her final throw in the first round to earn the second-place finish as she placed among athletes from Long Island University, Columbia, East Stroudsburg and Delaware State. She is currently 12th nationally in the weight throw and earned her second weekly honor of the season.