Elly Henes Explained

Elly Henes
Full Name:	Elena Henes
Nickname:	Elly Henes
Birth Date:	13 October 1998
Birth Place:	Cary, North Carolina
Hometown:	Cary, North Carolina Flagstaff, Arizona
Height:	5.5feet
Employer:	Adidas
Country:	United States
Sport:	Track and field
Event:	1500 meters 3000 meters 5000 meters 10,000 meters
Collegeteam:	North Carolina State University
Coach:	Mike Smith (2021–present)^[1] Laurie Henes (2016–2021) Roger Collins (2012–2016)

Elly Henes (born October 13, 1998) is an American athlete who competes primarily in the 5000 metres.

Career

In 2021, Adidas sponsored Elly Henes.^{[2] [3]}

National championships

2021	US Olympic Trials	Eugene, Oregon	6th	5000 m	15:47.73
	USATF Road 6km Championships	Canton, Ohio	3rd^[4]	6 km	18:35^[5]
2022	USATF Indoor Championships	Spokane, Washington	6th	3000 m	8:54.13
	USATF Outdoor Championships	Eugene, Oregon	9th	5000 m	16:00.08
2023	USATF Indoor Championships	Albuquerque, New Mexico	4th	3000 m	8:58.40
	USATF Outdoor Championships	Eugene, Oregon	5th	5000 m	15:08.66

NCAA

Elly Henes is a 2021 NCAA 5000 meters outdoor track and field champion, 10-time NCAA Division I All-American, 6-time Atlantic Coast Conference champion.^[6]

Representing NC State Wolfpack

2021	2021 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships	University of Oregon	bgcolor=gold	1st^[7]	5000 m	15:28.05
	ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships	North Carolina State University	4th	1500 m	4:10.23
			bgcolor=gold	1st	5000 m	15:34.69
	2021 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships	University of Arkansas	12th	3000 m	9:19.29
			3rd	5000 m	15:49.86
	ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships	Clemson University	bgcolor=gold	1st	3000 m	9:00.53
			bgcolor=gold	1st	DMR	11:07.64

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Personal life

Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Elly Henes is the daughter of NC State Wolfpack standouts student-athletes Bob and Laurie Henes.^{[9] [10]} Laurie Henes is the current North Carolina State University cross country head coach.^[11]

High School

Elly Henes attended Green Hope High School where she became the 2016 North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4A Indoor State Championship MVP, 2015 and 2016 New Balance Indoor Nationals 3000m & 2miles qualifier, 2015 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix 1 mile qualifier, 2016 Penn Relays Carnival 1 mile Qualifier, 2013, 2014, 2015 Nike Cross Nationals Qualifier, 2014 Nike Cross Nationals All-American, 2013–15 3x NCHSAA State Champion – (2015 3,200m outdoor, 2015 3,200m indoor, 2015 indoor 1,600m), 4x NCHSAA Track State Championships runner up, 2014 NCHSSAA XC State Champion. 2015 NCHSSA XC Runner-up, 2013 NCHSSA XC 3rd place, 3-time N&O Cross Country Runner of the Year 2013–15.^[12]

Henes won 2014-15 Gatorade Player of the Year awards for North Carolina Girls Cross Country Runners of the Year.^[13]

External links

• • • Elly Henes profile Eurosport
• Elly Henes profile World Athletics Diamond League

Notes and References

1. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/nikki-hiltz-team-same-mission-113103099.html Flagstaff to train under a new coach, Mike Smith, alongside new teammates, Rachel Schneider and Elly Henes.
2. https://sirwaltermiler.com/meet-the-2021-competitors-elly-henes/ 2021 Sir Walter Mile Elite Field – Meet the 2021 Competitors – Elly Henes
3. https://sandyboyproductions.com/2023/01/06/episode-439-elly-henes-transition-to-pro-running-1452-5k-being-coached-by-mike-smith-in-flagstaff/ EPISODE 439: ELLY HENES – TRANSITION TO PRO RUNNING – 14:52 5K & BEING COACHED BY MIKE SMITH IN FLAGSTAFF
4. https://www.usatf.org/news/2021/werner-kicks-to-victory-at-the-usatf-women%E2%80%99s-6-km- Elly Henes rounding out the lead group of nine women
5. https://raceday.enmotive.com/#/events/women-s-6k-festival/results 2021 Women's 6K Festival WOMEN'S 6K FESTIVAL / DOWNTOWN CANTON - JUL 17, 2021
6. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/24/sports/cross-country-nc-state.html The Secret to a National Cross-Country Title? Fun.
7. https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/Article/Elly-Henes-NC-State-5000-meter-national-championship-track-and-field-166476159/ Elly Henes gets 'fairytale ending' with 5000m National Title
8. https://www.tfrrs.org/athletes/5962183/North_Carolina_St./Henes_Elly Elly Henes North Carolina State University Wolfpack results
9. https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a29834089/laurie-henes-elly-henes-nc-state-cross-country/ Coach Laurie Henes and Daughter Elly Are Building a Legacy at N.C. State
10. https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/daughter-joins-mother-as-ncaa-champion/ Daughter joins mother as NCAA champion 30 years after her mother won the NCAA 5,000m, Elly Henes took the crown in 15:28.05
11. https://gopack.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/elly-henes/9519 Elly Henes 2021 profile
12. https://nc.milesplit.com/athletes/3612422-elly-henes Elly Henes Green Hope High School profile
13. https://www.nchsaa.org/green-hope-standout-named-gatorade-north-carolina-girls-cross-country-runner-year/ GREEN HOPE STANDOUT NAMED GATORADE NORTH CAROLINA GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER OF THE YEAR