Kate Richardson-Walsh and Helen Richardson-Walsh
Kate Walsh and Helen Richardson, one of the over 30 Olympic couples, made headlines not just for their athletic achievements but also for their unique decision to merge their surnames after marrying. The Richardson-Walsh duo welcomed their first child, daughter Pfeiffer, in 2019, marking a joyful addition to their lives.
As the first married same-sex couple to compete in the Olympics, these athletes broke barriers and then made history once more by becoming the first same-sex married pair to win Olympic gold together. Their remarkable achievement came as part of Team Great Britain’s field hockey victory at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
