Emmonnie Henderson wrapped up her outdoor shot put career for the Cardinals with a second place finish at the 2017 NCAA Outdoor Championships on Thursday.
“I couldn’t be more excited for Emmonnie,” said head coach Dale Cowper. “She was at her best tonight and was able to pick up an NCAA runner-up finish. She was in great control of her emotions throughout the competition and came up big for us tonight.”
Henderson finished second in the shot put with a throw of 17.92m (58-9½). She earned first team All-American honors. Henderson’s second place finish is the best finish at the NCAA Outdoor Championships on the women’s side. She passed her previous best finish of 13th in the shot put last season.
Henderson finished in the top two of the shot put in every competition of 2017. She is the three-time ACC shot put champion. Henderson now has two of the best NCAA Outdoor Championship finishes in school history, along with her third place finish in the discus at the 2015 NCAA Championship.
“I would like to first give honor to God for all that he has blessed me with this year,” said Henderson. “I would like to thank Coach Cowper and Coach Farrell for their dedication toward making me the thrower that I am thus far. I just want to thank my mom Lacia Jones for always being the ear for me the night before meets and keeping me calm. Finally, I would like to thank all the Cardinal fans that have continuously showed me so much love and support.”
The men will wrap up competition on Friday. Edwin Kibichiy will compete in the 3,000 meter steeplechase finals at 8:54 p.m. ET. Holly Hankenson will begin competing in the heptathlon on Friday while wrapping up competition on Saturday.
2017 NCAA Championships
June 8, 2017 | Hayward Field | Eugene, Ore.
Women’s Shot Put
2. Emmonnie Henderson – 17.92m (58-9½)
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