
Masters Swimmer
Grew up in Beavercreek, Ohio. Started swimming summer league when I was 8 and transitioned straight to year round swimming and never looked back. Competed at Ohio HS State meet 3 years, YMCA Nationals 5 years. HS All-American. Inducted into HS Hall of Fame in 2010. Attended the University of South Carolina, where I was a 4 time All-American, a member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll, and the Female Student Athlete of the Year in 1995.
I stopped swimming after college, until an injury forced me back into the pool in 2015, with a lot of encouragement from my best friend. I joined SwmMAC Masters, and found a tremendous community. We are more than a team--we are family. I've so enjoyed everything I have learned, experienced, and gained from swimming, so when an opportunity to give back to the sport, I accepted the chance with open arms. I've served on the NCMS Board since 2019, and just recently accepted the Chair position.
When life throws its hardest challenges—divorce, injuries, the loss of a beloved parent, and the relentless pace of a demanding career—what keeps a champion going? For Sara Henninger Dunn, it’s the unshakable mindset she’s ho...