Odette Richard

Odette Richard (18 July 1988 – 16 December 2020) was a South African individual rhythmic gymnast. She represented her nation at international competitions. She participated at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

She also competed at world championships, including at the 2005 and 2007 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.

Richard graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2011 with degrees in finance and accounting. She briefly worked as a sports commentator on television before joining Deloitte South Africa in 2012 as an article clerk. In December 2014, she transitioned to Rand Merchant Bank, serving as a resource credit analyst and corporate finance transactor.