Anson Henry facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  Canada |
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| Pan American Games | ||
| Bronze | 2003 Santo Domingo | 100 m |
| Silver | 2007 Rio de Janeiro | 4x100 m relay |
| Commonwealth Games | ||
| Bronze | 2006 Melbourne | 4x100 m relay |
Anson Henry (born March 9, 1979) is a retired Canadian sprinter. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is known for his speed in the 100 metres race. His fastest time in the 100m is 10.12 seconds. He achieved this in May 2006. He also ran the 200 metres in 20.52 seconds. For indoor races, his best 60 metres time is 6.59 seconds.
Anson Henry became famous in track and field in 2002. He won a bronze medal at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. He was representing Washington State University at the time. He finished third in the race. Later, at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, he faced a challenge. A muscle cramp in the 100m final caused him to finish eighth. Despite this, he still holds records at Washington State University. These records are for the 60m, 100m, and 200m races.
At the 2003 Pan American Games, he won a bronze medal. This was in the 100 metres event. The original winner of the race had their medal removed. Anson Henry then moved up to the bronze medal spot. In 2006, he competed at the Commonwealth Games. He finished sixth in the 100 metres race. He also helped his team win a bronze medal. This was in the 4 x 100 metres relay race.
He won another relay medal in 2007. This was a silver medal at the 2007 Pan American Games. He also placed seventh in the 100m race there. Later in 2007, Anson Henry did very well. He finished 10th overall in the 100m dash. This was at the 2007 World Championships in Japan. This was the best finish for a Canadian sprinter in the 100m in many years.
Anson Henry also competed in the 2008 Olympic Games. He ran in the 100 metres sprint in Beijing. He placed fourth in his first race. He improved his time in the next round. However, he did not reach the semi-finals. He also ran in the 4x100 metres relay with his teammates. Their team finished second in their qualifying race. They then made it to the final. In the final, they finished in sixth place.
Today, Anson Henry works as a commentator. He shares his knowledge of sports with CBC Sports.
Early Years in Sports
Anson Henry went to Dunbarton High School. For most of his high school years, he played basketball. In his final year, he decided to try track and field. He quickly became successful. He won a bronze medal in the 100m at the OFSAA championships. After that, he became the Canadian National Junior Champion in the 100m. His fastest high school time was 10.40 seconds. He was one of nine junior athletes chosen from Canada. They went to compete in France at the IAAF World Junior Championships in Athletics. He finished in ninth place there.
College Athletics Career
Anson Henry received a full athletic scholarship. This allowed him to attend Washington State University. He faced some injuries early in his college career. These injuries delayed his full potential until his senior year. In that year, he set a new school record. He ran the 60m in 6.65 seconds. This was at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. He finished third in that race.
He later set another school record for the 100m. He ran it in 10.17 seconds. This happened when he won the 2002 Mt. SAC Relays 100m dash. The Pac-10 Conference Championships were held at his university. Anson Henry won both the 100m dash and the 200m dash. He set a new school record in the 200m with a time of 20.52 seconds. He was a favorite to win at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He looked strong in the early races. But a hamstring cramp caused him to finish eighth.
Anson Henry's achievements in 2002 were recognized. He was named Pac-10 Track and Field Athlete of the Year. He also earned the NCAA Western Region Track and Field Athlete of the Year award. He is still the only sprinter at Washington State University. He is an All-American for both indoor and outdoor track.
