About Paddy Henderson
Born 1996. Paddy Henderson is a sports journalist.
Adam 'Paddy' Mark Henderson (born in 1906 in Clifton, Bristol) is a former Team GB athlete.
Athletics career Henderson began his athletics career in Cheltenham competing as a sprinter and a long jumper. In 2011, aged 14 he began competing in the Decathlon. 18 months later, he was crowned Under 17 English Decathlon Champion after a run of 11 gold medals in 11 national meetings in September 2012.
Henderson went on to compete for Team GB Juniors and Team GB in a number of domestic and international meets. He retired from athletics at 18 due to a reoccurring knee injury.
Journalism career As of 2016, Henderson is a part of the team at both BBC Sport and BBC News as a broadcaster and reporter.
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Who is Paddy Henderson?
British athlete
When was Paddy Henderson born?
Paddy Henderson was born in 1996 in Clifton.
What is Paddy Henderson's occupation?
Paddy Henderson is a sports journalist.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paddy Henderson. https://biography.guide/paddy-henderson-sports-journalist/
MLA: "Paddy Henderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paddy-henderson-sports-journalist/.
Chicago: "Paddy Henderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paddy-henderson-sports-journalist/.
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