Adaejah Hodge of the British Virgin Islands and the University of Georgia recorded a world-leading time of 22.10 seconds in the women’s 200 metres, surpassing Jamaica’s Shanoya Douglas and setting multiple records in the process, according to meet results released this week.
Hodge’s performance, aided by a legal wind reading of +1.9 metres per second, established the fastest time in the world so far in the 2026 outdoor season. The mark also set a new British Virgin Islands national record and a University of Georgia school record, while placing her No. 11 on the all-time collegiate outdoor performance list.
The result moved Hodge ahead of Douglas, who had previously led the world rankings following her 22.11-second run, a Jamaican Under-20 national record, and her 10.98-second performance in the 100 metres earlier this season.
Hodge, an Olympian representing the Virgin Islands, has continued to build on her international profile during the 2026 collegiate season. Competing for the University of Georgia, she has been a consistent performer in sprint events, contributing to relay teams and posting leading times in both the 100 and 200 metres.
Her latest performance marks a continuation of steady progress since her transition into the NCAA system, where she has competed against some of the region’s top sprint talent, including athletes from Jamaica and the United States.
The women’s sprint events have drawn increased attention this season, with several Caribbean athletes posting competitive times across collegiate and international meets. The close margin between Hodge and Douglas underscores what analysts expect to be a competitive year leading into major championships.
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