University of Dayton Athletics

2010
In his senior season, Henderson looked to make a lasting impact on the underclassmen and continue to strive for excellence.  Derek finished in 16:51 to open the year at the Flyer 5K, helping his team finish in second place.  The following race, the Mel Brodt Invitational, Henderson crossed the finish line with a 27:02 mark.

2009
Henderson checked in with two strong races during his junior season for the Flyers. At the season-opening Flyer 5K, his first varsity race in two seasons, he finished 66th overall in a time of 16:59. Henderson then came back and posted a career-best time of 27:01 to finish 70th at the Mel Brodt Invitational.

2008
Did not compete/place at any meet during the 2008 fall season.

2007
Derek set personal bests during the spring track season of 9:07 for 3000 meters and 16:13 for 5000 meters. He did not compete in any of the 2007 cross country meets.

2006
Hailing all the way from Rhode Island, Derek Henderson has made a great addition to the team in his first year. He showed improvement throughout his five races in the 2006 season, starting as 14th man at the Flyer 5K and jumping all the way up to the sixth spot at the BGSU Falcon Invitational. At that race he ran a personal best of 27:17 and gave a glimpse of what he can do during his next three years in the program.

HIGH SCHOOL
Henderson was second team all-state in cross country in 2005 and in indoor track in 2006...In addition, he was third team all-state in cross country (2004) and outdoor track his senior year...Henderson was on the second team all-America at the National Scholastic Indoor Track & Field Championships in the 4x1 mile...He was voted Most Valuable Track Athlete at Bishop Hendricken high school his senior year.

PERSONAL
Son of Donald and Deborah Henderson...Born on August 29, 1988...He will graduate in the Fall of 2010 with a degree in Business and Psychology.