Sierra Henderson

Henderson missed the 2010 season after suffering an injury as a high school senior while training for the Nike National Meet, but she was able to compete during the indoor and outdoor track seasons. During the indoor season, she lowered her 800 PR to 2:13. She ran 2:10 at the outdoor SEC championships, missing the finals by one spot. At the USATF Junior National Meet, she lowered her PR again, while also missing finals by one spot.

Henderson was born in Philadelphia, Pa. She moved to Columbia, S.C. her freshman year in high school. She was a three-time state champion in the 800 at Ridge View High School and broke the South Carolina state 800 record. She also ran the anchor leg of the winning 4×800 team at the state championships, and on the second place finishing 4×400-meter relay team. Her junior year, Sierra also placed fifth in the state cross country championships.

Henderson was recognized in the state and local newspapers numerous of times for her accomplishments. She was named the `Female Athlete of the Year[apos] and Wendy[apos]s High School Heisman nominee for her school. Moreover, she was very active in many clubs, including FCA, the PTL, Christ Teens and the National Honor Society, along with being named a Senior Scholar at graduation.