The Weightlifting Lawyer,

Sientje Henderson

Sientje Henderson is both a lawyer and an international Olympic Weightlifter. While born in the US, she holds Jamaican citizenship through her parents and grandparents and represents Team Jamaica. Sientje attended law school in North Carolina and holds a Bachelor of Science (Biology Major & Chemistry and Sociology minors) from Virginia Tech, Go Hokies! When Sientje is not lawyering or lifting you can find her with her two senior rescue dogs! Sientje is also a big Swiftie (Nashville Night 3, Italy and Germany shows pending)!

Recently Sientje won Jamaica’s first ever Gold Medal, for either women or men, at the 2024 Master’s PanAmerican Championship in Costa Rica! She also won a Gold at a senior competition in conjunction with Master’s PanAms. She has represented Jamaica at Senior World Championships, Grand Prix events as well as other international competitions.