| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's rowing | ||
Representing  Ireland | ||
| World Championships | ||
 | 2005 Gifu | LM4- |
 | 2006 Eton | LM4- |
Richard Archibald (born 18 January 1978 in Coleraine, United Kingdom) is an Irish rower. He finished 6th in the men's lightweight coxless four at the 2004 Summer Olympics. [1] He rowed for Coleraine Academical Institution Boat Club and Queen's University Belfast Boat Club.
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