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UPDATE: Hodge 7th in Women's 200m semis in Budapest

Teenage sprint sensation Adaejah T. Hodge of the [British] Virgin Islands has bowed out of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest after placing 7th in the semi-finals of the Women’s 200m today, August 24, 2023. Photo: Sports MAx
Adaejah T. Hodge was unfortunate to be shown a yellow card before the start of the race. It is unclear what exactly was the reason and if it may have played on her nerves. Photo: World Athletics
Adaejah T. Hodge was unfortunate to be shown a yellow card before the start of the race. It is unclear what exactly was the reason and if it may have played on her nerves. Photo: World Athletics
Virgin Islands’ teenage sprint phenom Adaejah T. Hodge will be in action today, August 24, 2023, as she competes in the Women's 200m Semi-finals of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Photo: BVIAA/Facebook/File
Virgin Islands’ teenage sprint phenom Adaejah T. Hodge will be in action today, August 24, 2023, as she competes in the Women's 200m Semi-finals of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Photo: BVIAA/Facebook/File
Adaejah T. Hodge will run in Heat 2 out of Lane 1 at 1:45 PM (VI time). Photo: World Athletics
Adaejah T. Hodge will run in Heat 2 out of Lane 1 at 1:45 PM (VI time). Photo: World Athletics
BUDAPEST, Hungary- Teenage sprint sensation Adaejah T. Hodge of the [British] Virgin Islands has bowed out of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest after placing 7th in the semi-finals of the Women’s 200m today, August 24, 2023.

The 17-year-old, in her first appearance at these championships, clocked 22.96, way below her Personal Best of 22.33.

The Virgin Islander, who holds the U18 and U20 World Records in the 200m, had secured a spot in the semis as a non-automatic qualifier for her 22.82 run in the Heats.

Hodge was also unfortunate to be shown a yellow card before the start of the race. It is unclear what exactly was the reason and if it may have played on her nerves.

The race was eventually won by Julien Alfred of St Lucia in a time of 22.17. Second was Daryl Nieta of Great Britain who clocked a Personal Best of 22.21.

Anthonique Strachan of the Bahamas was third and her time of 22.30 was just enough to see her into the final as a non-automatic qualifier.

Jamaica’s Sherica Jackson and USA’s Gabby Thomas have advanced to the final as the favourites. The 100m gold medallist Sha’Carri Richardson of the USA is also in the final.

See previous article published August 24, 2023

Adaejah T. Hodge to contest 200m semi-finals @ World C/Ships today

[British] Virgin Islands’ teenage sprint phenom Adaejah T. Hodge will be in action today, August 24, 2023, as she competes in the Women's 200m Semi-finals of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

The 17-year-old qualified for the 200m semi-finals on her debut at the World Championships on August 23, 2023.

She had placed fourth in her Heat in a time of 22.82 seconds, which allowed her to advance as one of the 6 non-automatic qualifiers.

Hodge in action @ 1:45 PM

Hodge will run in Heat 2 out of Lane 1 at 1:45 PM (VI time).

Among those in that Heat will be St Lucia’s Julien Alfred, Bahamas’ Antonique Strachan and USA’s Kayla White.

Automatic qualification requirements to the finals require athletes to finish within the two top positions per Heat or finishing within the two next fastest non-automatic times.

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has commended Hodge for reaching the semi-finals and opined that Hodge will one day become the fastest woman in the world.

“We wish her well and we know that she will make us all proud,” Premier Wheatley stated at a press conference moments ago, August 24, 2023.

20 Responses to “UPDATE: Hodge 7th in Women's 200m semis in Budapest”

  • I dreamt that she will be bringing home the Bronze Medal (24/08/2023, 12:05) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    Jamaica 1st...America 2nd and The BVI 3rd
  • Typical (24/08/2023, 12:07) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    Government only assist those after they start to shine.
  • Youth (24/08/2023, 13:36) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    BVI is so proud of you. May God continue to bless and protect you and your family. BVISTRONG!!!
  • Real Macoy (24/08/2023, 14:15) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Government should help all athletes away who represents the BVI, weather they on top or below.
    What about Braithwaite.
  • SHE SHOULD RUN WITH HER AGE GROUP (24/08/2023, 14:50) Like (2) Dislike (20) Reply
    SHE WAS OUTCLASSED
    • Ignorance (24/08/2023, 16:33) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
      There’s no age group in Worlds, this ain’t high school. The young lady has gained the best thing possible, EXPERIENCE
    • Real Simple (25/08/2023, 02:55) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
      She was there because she made the qualifying times. There are hardly any teenagers performing at that level. The next few years will be fun to watch her fully arrive on the global stage,
  • No problem (24/08/2023, 15:02) Like (27) Dislike (0) Reply
    We in the BVI love you and are proud of you.
  • NB (24/08/2023, 15:15) Like (32) Dislike (0) Reply
    Young lady, just by getting to that stage, you are a WINNER!!! Congratulations and remember this is only one race. You are 17 years old and you have the world waiting on you. You are AWESOME!
  • Real Macoy (24/08/2023, 15:15) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
    I felt so sad for her. She is so young and promising. Those people cheat too much.
  • q (24/08/2023, 15:21) Like (34) Dislike (0) Reply
    You did great ,don't worry you are still young. Keep up the good work and one day you will be on top.
  • hmm (24/08/2023, 15:37) Like (23) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep the faith. You have youth on your side and as long God is with you, you also have time.
    So that means your time will come.
    Experience is that greatest teacher. Sure that you will get too. Just believe.
  • YELLOW FLAG (24/08/2023, 16:01) Like (4) Dislike (12) Reply
    SHE OUTTA HE LEAGUE
  • K. c (24/08/2023, 16:41) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    Poor child need better financial incentive.
  • GOV (24/08/2023, 17:16) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Government should pay more attention on education in the bvi,sports is secondary,education come first,since Lorna went guyana what was gain?look who at the top of the Caribbean with 27 subject with 22 grade one.
  • wii gassah (24/08/2023, 19:24) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    I backing d st. Lucian gurl
  • round rock (25/08/2023, 07:09) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    The young lady has done well at the international level. I am proud of her. She has written her name in the International Athletic Federation list of athletes and that is a tremendous achievement. When the history of the Virgin Islands is written the name Adejah Hodge will be recorded as an athlete who represented the Territory at the World Championship 2023. These small-minded bloggers must try to encourage everyone to develop the Territory rather than negative comments.
  • Strupes (25/08/2023, 08:01) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    I was once a athlete and age has nothing to do with her wining or losing. You did your best and just keep working harder on your legs and arms to strengthen them more and change your diet.


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