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- ↑ Bojarski, Sam (4 February 2022). "Haitian-born skier Richardson Viano to compete at Winter Olympics in Beijing". Haitian Times. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ↑ Legupeterson, Alexandre (11 February 2022). "Richardson Viano, content et serein, est prêt à représenter Haïti aux JO d'hiver" [Richardson Viano, happy and serene, is ready to represent Haiti at the Winter Olympics]. lenouvelliste.com (in French). Retrieved 19 September 2024.
