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UW's Henderson takes 17th in long jump

A jump of 20 feet, 1 inch earned the junior honorable mention All-American honors

EUGENE, Ore. – University of Wyoming junior Ja'la Henderson came up short in her attempt to be the first Cowgirl to earn first team All-America honors in long jump in 48 years when she finished 17th at the NCAA Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field.

Henderson fouled twice, on her first and third attempts, and jumped 20 feet, 1 inch for her only fair mark. That was good enough for honorabl...