VI track phenom Adaejah T. Hodge named Athlete of the Year in Atlanta
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Hodge, who was the darling of the 2022 CARIFTA Games in Jamaica where she captured three gold medals, also made history as the only athlete in the 57-year history of the banquet to be named to the All-Metro team in four events - the 100m, 200m, 400m and the long jump.
The Alexander High School sophomore, who was the 6A state champion in all four events - is one of the best athletes in Georgia history. She is ranked on the state's top 10 all-time list in each event and was ranked in the top 10 nationally in all four events this season as well.
For being recognised as the most outstanding girls athlete, Hodge received a $1,500 scholarship.
‘Challenges keep me going’- Hodge
"Challenges keep me going," said Hodge who called the 200m her favorite event. "There's always something more to strive for and that gives me drive."
Hodge also expressed her delight on her Facebook page.
"Woww, I’m so thankful to be the winner of this prestigious not once but two years in a row. Thank you @atlantatrackclub. Thank you to my family and friends. Thank you to my coaches. Thank you to my teammates. Thank you for the votes. I love you guys."
Hodge also said this athletics season was “truly amazing” and brought patience, leadership and determination.
Hodge’s recognition in Atlanta follows her recognition in Jamaica where she was presented with the Austin Sealy Award for being the most outstanding athlete at the 49th CARIFTA Games.
The VI athlete had captured gold in the 100m, 200m and Long Jump, competing in the Girls U17 category.
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14 Responses to “VI track phenom Adaejah T. Hodge named Athlete of the Year in Atlanta”
It’s always or most times outside the native home of anyone who’s doing well to be acknowledge by another place vs the place the person is from. The Beautiful Virgin Islands always wait until the individuals who’s doing positively well end up on a major platform before they show support.
Go spew your hate somewhere else!
The best is still to come!
TO THE FASTEST MAN ON EARTH ???? ❓) HE SHOWED RESPECT TO * ADAEJAH * EVEN THOUGH SHE AIN'T FROM JAMAICA EH ?