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Adaejah T. Hodge qualifies for World C/Ships; Breaks 200m National Record

- vaults to top 2 in OECS ranking
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, teenage sprint sensation Adaejah T. Hodge won the 200m dash at the Star Athletics Sprint Series in Montverde, Florida in 22.60 seconds to break the National 200m Record and also qualify for the World Championships. Photo: Facebook/File
Tahesia G. Harrigan-Scott, 3rd from left, had held the 200m record of 22.98 since July 15, 2007. Photo: Facebook/File
Tahesia G. Harrigan-Scott, 3rd from left, had held the 200m record of 22.98 since July 15, 2007. Photo: Facebook/File
MONTVERDE, Florida, USA– On Saturday, June 10, 2023, teenage sprint sensation Adaejah T. Hodge won the 200m dash at the Star Athletics Sprint Series in Montverde, Florida.

Her time of 22.60 seconds constitutes a national outdoor record, overtaking the 22.98 seconds held by Tahesia G. Harrigan-Scott since July 15, 2007.

It also consolidates her 22.33 seconds indoor mark as a qualifier for the World Championships, which take place in Budapest, Hungary this summer.

2nd on OECS all-time list

On the OECS all-time list, Hodge trails only St Lucia’s Julien Alfred, who was a triple sprint gold medalist this past week at the NCAA Division 1 Championships and a Commonwealth Games 100m silver medalist last year. It vaults her above Sherry Fletcher of Grenada and Virgil Hoge of St Kitts and Nevis, both former Pan American Games medalists.

Hodge also ran a wind-aided 11.08 seconds in the 100m in a high-powered race won by world leader in the event, USA’s Sha’Carri Richardson (10.73).

14 Responses to “Adaejah T. Hodge qualifies for World C/Ships; Breaks 200m National Record”

  • Stars (15/06/2023, 14:27) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations
  • Congrats!! (15/06/2023, 15:40) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    So proud of this little BVI sprinter. May the good Lord continue to bless, strenghten and guide her.
    Philippians 4:13
  • COME ON! BRING HER ON! (15/06/2023, 17:00) Like (11) Dislike (5) Reply
    WE READY FOH DAH JAMDOWN GYAL NOW
  • ccc (15/06/2023, 17:03) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good going
  • jah (15/06/2023, 17:52) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Well sah,they know when to run because lecks in the air.
  • q (15/06/2023, 17:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Walk Good
  • Unrealistic Expectations (15/06/2023, 21:15) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    I would like to remind people that she’s only 17 years old so don’t put too much pressure on her; nor should we be disappointed if she does not beat grown women.
  • Quietly Watching (15/06/2023, 21:26) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wonderful job, Adaejah. You are the best. Look forward to cheering you on as you reach for higher heights.
  • #2HMBPRZ (15/06/2023, 21:39) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats Adaejah! Shhhhhh... #ChampionLegs
  • round rock (16/06/2023, 02:57) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Well done Adaejah. We are proud of you. I hope that you will continue to excel. I go hope that the government will assist her to prepare for future championships. Remember to use lots of vitamin B12 if it is not banned by international sports federation.
  • Guy Hill Oly LA '84 (16/06/2023, 08:05) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations cuz family. Always continue to do and be your very best. Be Brave.
  • World record king (16/06/2023, 16:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Jamaicans don't really gose to big sports events on free tickets. Soon The JAAA will have the national championships that serves as qualification for big sports such as W Championships , Alana Reid and other young athletes would ofto get through in 2cnd are 3rd again some of the big guns, and I hope she will, and we all know what Jamaican capable when it comes so such events


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