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Adaejah T. Hodge is 2026 NCAA Indoor 200M Champion

- takes silver in 60M Final
Adaejah T. Hodge, a Freshman representing the University of Georgia, maintained her 2026 winning streak in the women’s 200m, taking the title in a world-leading 22.22 at the NCAA Indoor Championships at Randal Tyson Track Center on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Photo: Facebook
Virgin Islands’ teenage sprint sensation Adaeja T. Hodge has become the first athlete from the territory to lift an NCAA indoor title. Photo: Facebook
Virgin Islands’ teenage sprint sensation Adaeja T. Hodge has become the first athlete from the territory to lift an NCAA indoor title. Photo: Facebook
The results of the Women's 200m Final won by Adaejah T. Hodge. Photo: flashresults.comNCAA
The results of the Women's 200m Final won by Adaejah T. Hodge. Photo: flashresults.comNCAA
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, USA- Virgin Islands’ teenage sprint sensation Adaeja T. Hodge has become the first athlete from the territory to lift an NCAA indoor title.

Hodge, a Freshman representing the University of Georgia, maintained her 2026 winning streak in the women’s 200m, taking the title in a world-leading 22.22 at the Randal Tyson Track Center on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The winning time for Hodge is also an outright National Record for the Virgin Islands and a Facility Record. Adaejah had recorded a new Personal Best in the 200M, with a blazing 22.28s run to qualify for the Final.

Placing second in the Final was Jamaican Gabrielle Matthews, a Senior from Florida University, in a Personal Best time of 22.55. Third was Tiriah Kelley (22.64), a Senior from Baylor University.

60M Silver for Hodge

Earlier in the day, Hodge finished second in the 60m Final (7.15) in a race won by Jamaica’s Shenese Walker in 7.08.

She joins Tahesia G. Harrigan-Scott (2002 repping Minnesota) and Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite (2022 repping Indiana) as silver medalists in the 60M.

14 Responses to “Adaejah T. Hodge is 2026 NCAA Indoor 200M Champion”

  • Greatness. (15/03/2026, 08:44) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    From Carifta Games when she was crowned Princess of the games can see she was special...I am always saying I see greatness. I am not surprised. What surprised me is her achievement not getting 100+ blogs. As a true national talent doing great things. Let her come last in a race then the blogs will quickly exceed a 100, our own people hate to see their own succeed, enjoy seeing them fail..Why? Bad mind, Grudge, envy..Why couldn't be my own? they asked themselves
  • z6ne (15/03/2026, 09:35) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats from the sixth.
  • Fran (15/03/2026, 10:02) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    So proud of you. Keep running and winning! Go Go Go!
  • E.Leonard (15/03/2026, 10:54) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    Adaejah, congratulations on your achievement! Your achievement was a difficult and challenging job well done. Bravo Zulu! Your aspiration and success is an inspiration for fellow Virgin Islanders at home and abroad. Stay focus, keep working and reaching for the stars.
  • l (15/03/2026, 11:39) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    Small Island with big hearts. VI athletes are shining on world stage. Keep the talent going and don’t give up. Big up to those who are training hard and completing this season. Ms Hodge and others wishing you all a success season and athletic career.
  • asura (15/03/2026, 11:45) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    our young people are on the move despite the haters
  • dog man (15/03/2026, 13:24) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    thanks god, keep it going cuz
  • great performance (15/03/2026, 15:11) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    you doing the VI proud
  • BuzzBvi (15/03/2026, 16:32) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations!!
  • Agreeable One (15/03/2026, 20:27) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    CONGRATULATIONS Ms. Hodge! ???????????????? Another of of our VI gold. So so proud of you! You are a true blessing to our country just like the other athletes that represent our beautiful VI!
    Praying that God continues to favor you and keep you in good health. Keep on keeping on! You will always be our Gold!
  • Follower (15/03/2026, 21:22) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats on this your latest milestone! Give God the Praise. Kudos to your trainers, family and all your supporters.
  • Yes!! (16/03/2026, 17:01) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations!! We are very proud of you Miss Hodge. God Bless you and keep you in Goo Health.
  • Iva Biggin (17/03/2026, 08:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Shame she tested positive for a banned substance and had her 2024 gold taken off her. Don't cheat and do it drug free.
    https://www.news.com.au/sport/olympics/athletics/aussie-torrie-lewis-awarded-gold-medal-after-winner-banned-result-overturned/news-story/e1dfe05b69061ec67a1c428a637fc7ff
  • JAMACIA!! (17/03/2026, 16:33) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ivan Biggin, that's 2024 2yrs ago we bragging on 2026 now. she still is the world champion.
    They had no choice but to lift the suspension from her. She's one of the best we have here in GA.
    Stop being a hater. She's on the MILLIONAIR LIST NOW very smart move.


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