Celebration set for Arkansas native who won Olympic gold

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ City leaders in Little Rock are planning a special

celebration to honor Olympic gold medalist Jeff Henderson.



The Pulaski County native won gold in the long jump Saturday, and the city of

Little Rock plans a celebration Thursday morning at City Hall. Another event

honoring Henderson is set for Thursday night at the Clinton Presidential Center.



Henderson is a graduate of Sylvan Hills High School who grew up in the

community of McAlmont. He arrived home from Rio de Janeiro Wednesday and was

greeted by a large crowd at the Little Rock airport.



Little Rock City Manager Bruce Moore will present Henderson with a plaque

Thursday.



Henderson, who tried out for the Kansas City Chiefs in the offseason, won

Olympic gold with a jump of 8.38 meters.

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