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Lacy Henderson
USA Paraolympian
Holds the American Record for Long jump
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Currently: Denver, CO
Education: University of Denver Major International Studies
Professional: USA Track & Field Paralympian
Career Highlights/ Bio
Lacey had her leg amputated above the knee due to a rare soft tissue tumor in her knee at the age of nine. She started track & field in 2012 due to a push from her father, T.J, who was also an olympic athlete. Henderson is a 2016 Rio Paralympian, a 7-time long jump champion, and a 2019 Para Pan American silver medalis
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