Essence Henderson
- Born
- May 11, 1999 (27 years old)
- Events
- Discus Throw · Shot Put
Essence Henderson is a United States thrower, born on May 11, 1999. She competes primarily in the SP, SP and DT.
Her personal bests include 17.36 in the SP, 17.23 in the SP, 60.89 in the DT, 15.07 in the JT and 53.81 in the HT. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · Discus Throw60.89
2025 season best60.89Apr 19, 2025 · Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
Personal best · Shot Put17.23
Last competitionUSA ChampionshipsAug 3, 2025 · 51.05
As of Nov 6, 2026: Discus Throw 60.89, Shot Put 17.23, 2025 season best 60.89 (Apr 19, 2025, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS (USA)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Aug 3, 2025, 51.05 · 27 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
SPIndoorAR 202117.361,043 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DT | 60.89 | – | Apr 19, 2025 | Kansas Relays, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS |
| 2024 | DT | 59.86 | – | Apr 13, 2024 | Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK |
| 2023 | SP | 16.81 | – | May 12, 2023 | ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2023 | HT | 53.81 | – | Mar 25, 2023 | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
| 2023 | DT | 56.28 | – | Jun 10, 2023 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Mike A. Myers Stadium, Austin, TX |
| 2022 | SP Indoor | 17.09 | – | Feb 12, 2022 | Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | SP | 17.09 | – | Feb 12, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | DT | 58.83 | – | May 28, 2022 | Billy Hayes T& F Complex, Bloomington, IN (USA) |