Richard Hardware (4 December 1950 – September 1987) was a Jamaican sprinter. He competed in the men's 200 metres at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Hardware was born on 4 December 1950. His mother was Caslin Hardware and he had one brother, Michael Hardware.

He was an All-American sprinter for the Adelphi Panthers track and field team. He twice finished in the top three at the NCAA championships.

Hardware died in September 1987, aged 36.

Personal bests 200 metres – 20.76 (1972)

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