Team Monash
Rebecca Henderson
Sport: Race Walking
Event: 20km Women
University Connection: Enrolled Student - Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Scholars) (2nd Year)
Bec’s debut into athletics was a complete fluke after watching her cousin’s race after gymnastics one Saturday and thinking it looked like fun. By 14, she was already finishing at an impressive time of 53.44 for 10km.
Two years later, she was selected to represent Australia at the 2018 World Race Walking Champs in China and the World Triathlon Championships. Closer to home, she has also competed in a number of National Championships. This year will mark her debut at the renowned Olympic Games.
"I'm feeling really excited in the lead up to the games. This is my first Olympics so I just can't wait to get out there to race and experience it all."
- Bec Henderson on the lead up to the games. Click here to see the full article!
Results
| Date | Event | Result |
| Friday 6th August | Women's 20km Race Walk Final | Finished 38th. |
Olympic Experience
Check out our wrap up article about Bec's experience at the Tokyo Games here!
Read More
To read more about Rebecca, check out her Olympic Bio here
Social Media
Follow Bec's journey on her Instagram!
Celebrating our Student athletes at the 61st Blues Awards
Last Friday, the 61st Annual Blues Awards was held at Monash University. Over 100 people attended to celebrate the awarding, which went to 82 athletes across 14 different sports. The Blues Awards have been running since 1963, and are awarded to athletes in recognition of their exceptional achievements while representing Monash University. Many of our past recipients have competed in the Olympics, World Cups or have set new records.
Monash University's Spectacular O-Week Extravaganza Sets the Stage for an Exciting Semester Ahead
Semester one's Orientation Week in 2024 turned out to be an absolute triumph, captivating tens of thousands of students across our vibrant campuses. The atmosphere was electric as free food, an abundance of sports, and the beloved Team Monash mascot 'Dash' added a delightful touch to the festivities, spreading joy among both first-year students and those who joined in the 4 day event.
