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17-year-old Adaejah T. Hodge reaches 200m semifinals on World C/Ships debut

Making a first appearance at the World Athletics Championships today, August 23, 2023, Adaejah T. Hodge placed fourth in her heat in a time of 22.82 seconds, which was enough to eventually squeeze her into the semi-finals in Budapest, Hungary. Photo: Jamaica Observer/File
Adaejah T. Hodge, 17, seemed headed for third place but was overtaken just before the finish line by Jessika Gbai of Ivory Coast. Photo: World Athletics
Adaejah T. Hodge, 17, seemed headed for third place but was overtaken just before the finish line by Jessika Gbai of Ivory Coast. Photo: World Athletics
BUDAPEST, Hungary- Making a first appearance at the World Athletics Championships today, August 23, 2023, Adaejah T. Hodge placed fourth in her heat in a time of 22.82 seconds, which was enough to eventually squeeze her into the semi-finals in Budapest, Hungary.

Hodge, 17, seemed headed for third place but was overtaken just before the finish line by Jessika Gbai of Ivory Coast.

That heat was won by race favourite Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson in 22.51.

Making the semifinals Hodge is ranked 20th of 24 making the semifinal qualification requirement by placing among the best six non automatic qualifiers.

Other semi-finalists are Sha'Carri Richardson, Gabrielle Thomas, Marie-Josee Ta Lou, Dina Asher-Smith and Julien Alfred.

The semifinals of the 200m are scheduled for August 24, 2023, at 1:45 PM local time.

McMaster in 400m Hurdles Final today

Meanwhile, Kyron A. McMaster will contest the final of the 400m hurdles at 3:50 PM [VI] time, today.

McMaster, who won his heat in 47.72 to reach the semis, will be running out of lane 8.

Click on link below to view race:

https://www.facebook.com/100057310785619/videos/653518183398026

15 Responses to “17-year-old Adaejah T. Hodge reaches 200m semifinals on World C/Ships debut”

  • WOW (23/08/2023, 09:00) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrat
    Finally someting possitive
    Bravo
  • Wow. Nice. (23/08/2023, 09:06) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Truly hope she makes it to the finals,, good for the experience. I was looking for her to try the one hundred just for the experience. I know and I am confident she is going to be a force next yr in Paris in both the 100 and 200.. #Extremelytalented...Keep working. Stay healthy..
  • father (23/08/2023, 09:19) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is news steps.
  • 284TrackStar (23/08/2023, 09:23) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    She Murdered that curve and transitioned to the straight away like a pro
  • Supporter (23/08/2023, 09:27) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Running with the top dogs like Shericka Jackson and Sha'Carri Richardson and placing 4th is commendable. This girl has a lot of potential and will go places. Let's continue to rally around her and support her! Congrats Adaejah!
  • Congrats!! (23/08/2023, 09:31) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    At 17yrs old She did well for her first round. BVI Sensation we are all proud of you.
    Thank you for your performace.
  • Real Macoy (23/08/2023, 10:28) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    I really wish her all the best.
  • blessings (23/08/2023, 11:14) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    God bless you young lady. I pray for your safety, mental health, speed and overall success. I am proud whenever a young person does their best. Hip Hip to your mom
  • Time is waist full (23/08/2023, 11:20) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    Opposition in this country are jokers,the news reporter are clowns who are helpless and scared of doing there jobs,because they are scared of being terminated and send back to their country,report about our country look at these road that need to be fix,find out what was the cost for build the wall at sofi bay,find out what happened to bvi plane money,who was the pilot in anagada drug bust,who was the 6 person get hold for the drugs in West end,who set the boat on fire in the police compound,who is responsible for the K9 service dog that died while lock in a vehicle for 8 hours,why are labour department are taking bribe in doing work permit? There isn't good journalism in the bvi,
  • pat (23/08/2023, 12:00) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    To all the bvi athletes

    We are truly grateful for your sacrifices for the betterment of our tourism products that we rely on, as you keep the bvi name global
  • Jamdown (23/08/2023, 12:23) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
    We are going to strain out this lil gyal
  • guy hill (23/08/2023, 12:35) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations cuz family. Always continue to do and be your very best. Be Brave.
  • Laura (23/08/2023, 12:55) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to her on making her debut in the World Champs. She needs to really attack from the start to keep up with Sherika and Shacari if she is to medal but this experience is golden for the Olympics. Go Team BVI!!
  • FIRE (23/08/2023, 13:46) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    At 17 years and racing the best in the world. That means she will be on top in years to come.
  • Harry (06/09/2023, 03:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Many congratulations, family. Do your absolute best at all you do. Being brave. Rainbow Friends


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