Adaejah T. Hodge wins New Balance 200M Outdoor Title in meeting record
Hodge took the crown on Day 4 of the competition at Franklin Field in a record-breaking time of 22.64 seconds (1.3 m/s) after her main rival Shawnti Jackson false started in the final.
Hodge, a standout athlete from Montverde Academy, entered the championships as one of the favorites for the title. She had recently achieved a wind-legal outdoor National Record of 22.60 seconds in Florida.
However, her path to the gold medal became significantly easier when her main rival, Shawnti Jackson, false started in the final, resulting in her disqualification.
Dominant performance
From the moment the race began, Hodge asserted her dominance. The 17-year-old surged out of the blocks and established a commanding lead in the opening 100 meters. This advantageous position allowed her to navigate the bend smoothly and then unleash her impressive finishing speed, leaving her competitors behind.
Hodge’s strong performance not only secured the victory but also surpassed the previous meeting record of 22.84 seconds set by Jackson in the semifinal heats on Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Madison Whyte, a senior athlete, secured second place with a time of 22.94 seconds, while junior runner Laila Campbell claimed the bronze medal, crossing the finish line in 23.26 seconds.
The 2023 New Balance Nationals Outdoor spanned four days (June 15-18) and witnessed an extraordinary gathering of more than 7000 talented athletes from across the country gathered to showcase their talents at the iconic Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
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