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Nia Henderson
USAWomenBirth dateOct 21, 1986
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Nia Henderson is a United States thrower, born on October 21, 1986. She competes primarily in the SP, DT and HT.
Her personal bests include 17.67 in the SP, 48.86 in the DT and 58.32 in the HT. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
Age
39 years old
As of Sep 18, 2026: Shot Put 17.67 (#491 all-time), 2016 season best 17.67 (Jun 17, 2016, Ashland, OH (USA)) · 39 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SP | 17.67 | - | Jun 17, 2016 | ↓ | Ashland, OH (USA) |
| 2015 | SP | 16.65 | - | Apr 25, 2015 | ↓ | Ashland, OH (USA) |
| 2014 | SP | 17.01 | - | Apr 12, 2014 | ↓ | Adrian, MI (USA) |
| 2014 | weight-throw | 19.04 | - | Jan 31, 2014 | ↑ | - |
| 2013 | SP | 17.38 | - | May 2, 2013 | ↓ | Toledo, OH (USA) |
| 2013 | weight-throw | 18.06 | - | Dec 6, 2013 | ↑ | - |
| 2012 | SP | 16.67 | - | Jun 9, 2012 | ↓ | Ashland, OH (USA) |
| 2011 | SP | 14.99 | - | Jun 8, 2011 | ↓ | Marion, IN (USA) |
| 2009 | SP | 15.38 | - | Apr 3, 2009 | ↓ | Durham, NC (USA) |
| 2009 | weight-throw | 20.63 | - | Feb 27, 2009 | ↑ | - |
| 2009 | HT | 58.32 | - | Apr 3, 2009 | ↓ | Durham, NC (USA) |
| 2008 | SP | 16.20 | - | May 16, 2008 | ↓ | Bowling Green, OH (USA) |
| 2008 | DT | 48.86 | - | May 17, 2008 | ↓ | Bowling Green, OH (USA) |
| 2008 | HT | 52.50 | - | May 15, 2008 | ↓ | Bowling Green, OH (USA) |
| 2006 | SP | 14.59 | - | Mar 24, 2006 | ↓ | Richmond, VA (USA) |
| 2006 | DT | 44.22 | - | Mar 25, 2006 | ↓ | Richmond, VA (USA) |
| 2006 | HT | 49.98 | - | Mar 24, 2006 | ↓ | Richmond, VA (USA) |
| 2005 | SP | 14.02 | - | May 7, 2005 | ↓ | Akron, OH (USA) |
| 2005 | DT | 46.63 | - | May 14, 2005 | ↓ | Athens, OH (USA) |
| 2005 | HT | 48.30 | - | May 7, 2005 | ↓ | Akron, OH (USA) |
2016
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 16.70 | - | Jul 7 | Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
SP | 17.67 | - | Jun 17 | Ashland Ohio Summer Series 2, Ashland, OH |
SP | 17.38 | - | Jun 16 | Ashland Ohio Summer Series 1, Ashland, OH |
SP | 16.58 | - | May 14 | Allendale GVSU Last Chance, Allendale, MI |
SP | 16.82 | - | Apr 29 | Ashland Alumni Open, Ashland, OH - Invitational Events |
SP | 16.09 | - | Apr 16 | Adrian Don Kleinow Inv., Adrian, MI |
SP | 15.96 | - | Feb 12 | Allendale GVSU Big Meet, Allendale, MI (i) - Invitational Events |
SP | 16.08 | - | Jan 30 | Saginaw SVSU Jets Pizza Invitational, Saginaw, MI (i) |
SP | 16.21 | - | Jan 9 | Hillsdale Winter Opener, Hillsdale, MI (i) |
2015
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 15.03 | - | Jun 25 | Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
SP | 15.39 | - | May 9 | Allendale GVSU Second Last Chance meet, Allendale, MI |
SP | 16.16 | - | May 7 | Toledo Invitational, Toledo, OH |
SP | 16.65 | - | Apr 25 | Ashland Alumni Open, Ashland, OH - Invitational Events |
SP | 16.51 | - | Apr 18 | Ada Polar Bear Invitational, Ada, OH |
SP | 16.27 | - | Apr 11 | Nashville Boston Moon Classic, Nashville, TN |
SP | 15.73 | - | Mar 28 | Cedarville Yellow Jacket Collegiate Open, Cedarville, OH |
SP | 16.48 | - | Mar 1 | US Indoor Championships |
SP | 16.06 | - | Feb 13 | Allendale GVSU Big Meet, Allendale, MI (i) - Invitational Events |
SP | 16.10 | - | Jan 30 | Findlay Open, Findlay, OH (i) - Elite Event |
SP | 15.96 | - | Jan 17 | Ann Arbor Simmons/Harvey Invitational, Ann Arbor, MI (i) |
2014
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 16.33 | - | Dec 6 | Findlay Oiler Opener, Findlay, OH (i) |
SP | 16.36 | - | Jul 11 | Lisle Chicagoland Throwers Series, Lisle, IL |
SP | 16.46 | - | Apr 26 | Ashland Alumni Open, Ashland, OH |
SP | 17.01 | - | Apr 12 | Adrian Don Klienow Invitational, Adrian, MI |
SP | 16.58 | - | Feb 23 | US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
weight-throw | 17.30 | - | Feb 22 | US Indoor Championships |
weight-throw | 17.94 | - | Feb 14 | Allendale GVSU Big Meet, Allendale, MI (i) - Elite Event |
SP | 16.34 | - | Feb 14 | Allendale GVSU Big Meet, Allendale, MI (i) - Elite Event |
SP | 16.95 | - | Jan 31 | Findlay Open, Findlay, OH (i) |
weight-throw | 19.04 | - | Jan 31 | Findlay Open, Findlay, OH (i) |
SP | 16.10 | - | Jan 25 | Findlay Classic, Findlay, OH (i) |
weight-throw | 17.58 | - | Jan 24 | Findlay Classic, Findlay, OH (i) |
weight-throw | 18.61 | - | Jan 17 | Findlay Northwest Ohio Open, Findlay, OH (i) |
SP | 16.04 | - | Jan 17 | Findlay Northwest Ohio Open, Findlay, OH (i) |
2013
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
weight-throw | 18.06 | - | Dec 6 | Findlay Oiler Opener, Findlay, OH (i) |
SP | 16.00 | - | Jun 22 | Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
SP | 16.76 | - | Jun 8 | Lisle Chicagoland Throwers Series, Lisle, IL |
SP | 16.90 | - | May 14 | Delaware OWU Ron Althoff Final Qualifier, Delaware, OH |
SP | 17.38 | - | May 2 | Toledo Annual Toledo Invitational, Toledo, OH |
SP | 16.28 | - | Apr 20 | Columbus Jesse Owens Classic, Columbus, OH |
SP | 15.36 | - | Mar 30 | Toledo Collegiate Challenge, Toledo, OH |
SP | 15.79 | - | Mar 3 | US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
SP | 16.23 | - | Feb 16 | Kent State Tune-Up, Kent, OH (i) |
SP | 15.23 | - | Feb 1 | Findlay Indoor Open, Findlay, OH (i) |
2012
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 15.87 | - | Dec 8 | Findlay Oiler Opener, Findlay, OH (i) |
SP | 15.64 | - | Jun 28 | Eugene USA Championships |
SP | 16.67 | - | Jun 9 | Ashland University Summer Series, Ashland, OH |
SP | 15.85 | - | Jun 7 | Ashland University Summer Series, Ashland, OH |
SP | 14.44 | - | Apr 28 | Ashland Alumni Open, Ashland, OH |
SP | 15.68 | - | Apr 14 | Columbus Jesse Owens Classic, Columbus, OH |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Nia Henderson's Shot Put personal best?
Nia Henderson's Shot Put personal best is 17.67, set on Jun 17, 2016 in Ashland, OH (USA), #491 on the all-time list.
Which events does Nia Henderson compete in?
Nia Henderson competes in the Shot Put.
How did Nia Henderson perform in 2016?
2016 season best: 17.67, set on Jun 17, 2016 in Ashland, OH (USA).