Richard Simonsen (born 20 August 1945) is a former Norwegian sprinter who specialized in the 200 and 400 metres.
He finished eighth in 4 x 400 metres relay at the 1971 European Championships with his teammates Steinar Mo, Gøte Lundblad and Per Rom.[1] He also participated at the 1969 European Championships, but never at the Summer Olympics.[2] He became Norwegian champion in 200 m in 1967, 1970 and 1971[3] and in 400 m in the years 1967-1970.[4]