“I think representation and diversity are really important. There are only about 0.5% African Americans in the sport and there has never been a pro-Black woman in the sport of triathlon, so I thought, 'Why not me? Why can’t I be that first pro?''
“My first time doing a triathlon was a sprint it was short, I just got a mountain bike, and I bought a Speedo, I went out there and came in close to last place and this was back in 2013 and I gradually moved up to Ironman events,” Henry said.“I think representation and diversity are really important there are only about 0.
5% African Americans in the sport and there had never been a pro-Black woman in the sport of Triathlon, so I thought, 'Why not me? Why can’t I be that first pro?'" Henry said."So, I chased after it for a long time and it has opened a lot of doors and I was able to be involved in the Iron Man foundation and try to bring some diversity to the sport."
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