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Adaejah T. Hodge blazes to 10.77 National Record/World Lead in Florida

- Hodge is also the first female from the VI to dip under 11 seconds in the 100m
Virgin Islands sprint phenom Adaejah T. Hodge, OLY, delivered a jaw-dropping and record-breaking performance in the 100m at the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational in Gainesville, Florida, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Photo: FloSports
The University of Georgia freshman, Hodge, obliterated the competition at the Percy Beard Track with a blistering 10.77 seconds in the women’s 100-metre dash. Photo: trackathletes.ie
The University of Georgia freshman, Hodge, obliterated the competition at the Percy Beard Track with a blistering 10.77 seconds in the women’s 100-metre dash. Photo: trackathletes.ie
GAINESVILLE, Florida, USA- Virgin Islands sprint phenom Adaejah T. Hodge, OLY, delivered a jaw-dropping and record-breaking performance in the 100m at the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational in Gainesville, Florida, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

The University of Georgia freshman, Hodge, obliterated the competition at the Percy Beard Track with a blistering 10.77 seconds in the women’s 100-metre dash.

Hodge’s time is a world lead, a National record for the Virgin Islands, and stands as the No. 2 all-time performance in NCAA history.

It was also time that a female from the Virgin Islands ran under 11 seconds in the 100m.

The previous National Record of 11.11 was also held by Hodge.

10 Responses to “Adaejah T. Hodge blazes to 10.77 National Record/World Lead in Florida”

  • Fran (19/04/2026, 12:07) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congratulations! Wonderful! So proud of you, and your family must be beaming with pride!
  • It was a close race (19/04/2026, 12:19) Like (6) Dislike (10) Reply
    Obliterated? The race came down to the wire.
    • The Usurper (20/04/2026, 09:05) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      The record time not actual race. If the hat and envy wasn't clouding your thoughts you wouldn't misinterpret.
  • scat (19/04/2026, 12:49) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Adaejah! Way to represent!
  • Only Angels (19/04/2026, 14:23) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations! Continue to SOAR!
  • Anonymous (19/04/2026, 15:25) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    The girl is a winner
  • Agreeable One (19/04/2026, 21:29) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    So so proud of you. You just another one of our VI gold. Keep reaching and lay it all out there. You have done us proud Ms. Hodge. May God continue to favor you.
  • Real Talk 284 (20/04/2026, 11:13) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Adaejah T. Hodge brought pride to the Virgin Islands with a phenomenal 10.77 victory in the women’s 100m at the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational in Gainesville. The run broke her own national record, is the fastest time in the world this season, and ranks second all time in NCAA history. She also became the first Virgin Islands woman to run under 11 seconds, lowering her previous record of 11.11 in a truly historic performance.
  • Claudia (20/04/2026, 17:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations. Well done. May you continue to make your country proud.


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