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VI’s Adaejah Hodge wins triple gold @ USTAF Jr Olympics

- Tops the field in 200m, 400m & Long Jump in Girls 15-16 Division
Virgin Islands young athletic phenom Adaejah Hodge has won triple gold at the US Track and Field (USTAF) Junior Olympics held at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, USA from July 26 to August 1, 2021. Photo: USTAF/Facebook/File
Representing Legacy Athletics, Adaejah Hodge began her exploits at the USTAF Jr Olympics by winning the Long Jump event with a distance of 5.90m (19’-4 1/2”) on Thursday, July 30, 2021. Photo: USTAF
Representing Legacy Athletics, Adaejah Hodge began her exploits at the USTAF Jr Olympics by winning the Long Jump event with a distance of 5.90m (19’-4 1/2”) on Thursday, July 30, 2021. Photo: USTAF
Adaejah Hodge then took her second gold medal of the Jr Olympics in the 400m final with a time of 53.81 on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Photo: USTAF
Adaejah Hodge then took her second gold medal of the Jr Olympics in the 400m final with a time of 53.81 on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Photo: USTAF
It was triple gold at the USTAF Jr Olympics for Adaejah Hodge when she won the 200m final with a time of 24.01 seconds. Photo: USTAF
It was triple gold at the USTAF Jr Olympics for Adaejah Hodge when she won the 200m final with a time of 24.01 seconds. Photo: USTAF
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, VI- While Hurdler Kyron A. McMaster and Long Jumper Chantel E. Malone were enjoying Olympic success in Tokyo, reaching the finals of their respective events, young athletic phenom Adaejah Hodge was reaping tremendous success at the US Track and Field (USTAF) Junior Olympics held at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, USA from July 26 to August 1, 2021.

The Virgin Islander, competing in the Girls 15-16 Division, captured gold medals in the 200m, 400m and Long Jump at Hodges Stadium.

Triple Gold!

Representing Legacy Athletics, Hodge began her exploits by winning the Long Jump event with a distance of 5.90m (19’-4 1/2”) on Thursday, July 30, 2021.

Hodge then took her second gold medal in the 400m final with a time of 53.81 on Saturday, July 31, 2021.

It was then triple gold for Hodge when she won the 200m final with a time of 24.01 seconds on Sunday, August 1, 2021.

“If you don't know Adaejah Hodge, get familiar quick. Olympic champion in the making. Junior Olympics is just another step on the journey! Congratulations Adaejah!” Sports Minister Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley commented on his Facebook page on July 30, 2021.

8 Responses to “VI’s Adaejah Hodge wins triple gold @ USTAF Jr Olympics”

  • Me (02/08/2021, 09:14) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Omg! This is GOLD!!!!!!! Amazing work young lady!
  • ... (02/08/2021, 09:15) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    nice stuff..always nice to see avenues for kids to stay focused in this troubled world
  • the rock (02/08/2021, 09:23) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    The bvi government and private sector needs to support this young lady, she is the future olympic star once she stays injury free! Congratulations to her and her team--coach, mother and everyone else playing a part!
  • TNTC (02/08/2021, 10:02) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats Adaejah and Tonya.
  • 284inGA (02/08/2021, 10:09) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats Daej.... Consitency!!!!
  • DEDE (02/08/2021, 10:14) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations and all the best to you. May God continue to bless all our athletes
  • BlackButterfly (02/08/2021, 13:35) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Be Proud, Be encouraged. Looking forward to seeing more from you young lady.
  • Guest (02/08/2021, 20:00) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    A star ⭐️ in the making.....


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