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Hodge, the national junior and senior record holder in both sprints, is now the second athlete in BVI history to reach two U20 finals in the same meet. Having already claimed a silver medal in the 100m on Wednesday, Hodge is also set to become the territory’s first athlete to win two medals at a single World Championships.

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After securing a silver medal in the Women’s 100m, Hodge continues her impressive form, clocking a blistering 23.19 seconds in the 200m heats.

Hodge’s performance was the fastest among all six heats, underscoring her status as a strong contender for the finals. Chane Vermeulen of South Africa finished second in the heat with a time of 23.73 seconds, while Terezie Taborska of the Czech Republic claimed third in 23.90 seconds.

Hodge will compete in the semifinals later today, scheduled for 5:50 PM local time, where she aims to secure her spot in the finals and add another medal to her growing collection.

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The last time the British Virgin Islands secured a medal at this event was when Kyron McMaster, OBE, OLY, claimed bronze in the 400m hurdles in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Prior to that, in 2013, the team of Nelda Huggins, Taylor Hill, Tarika Moses, Lakeisha Warner, and Jonel Lacey earned a silver medal in the Sprint Medley 1000m in Donetsk, Ukraine.

Hodge, who recently competed in the 200m semifinals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is set to run in the 200m Heat 3/6 on Thursday, August 29. She will be taking Lane 2 at 11:21 a.m. (12:21 p.m. BVI time), continuing her impressive streak on the international stage.

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The 17-year-old Hodge joins an elite group that includes Kyron McMaster, who reached the final of the 400m hurdles in 2016.

Hodge will return to the track on Wednesday evening, with the final set for 7:30 p.m. local time.

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Hodge, representing the British Virgin Islands, won the first of six heats in the 100m preliminaries, demonstrating her readiness for the global stage. Her performance this morning has set high expectations for her upcoming race.

The young sprinter will return to the track this afternoon, with her semifinal race scheduled for 5:35 p.m. BVI time, where she will seek to continue her quest for gold.

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Hodge, who has been a standout athlete for the BVI, will compete in the 100m and 200m events. Her 100m race is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27 at 10:10 AM, followed by the 200m on Thursday, August 29th at 11:15 AM. Hodge will be guided by World Athletics certified coach, Ms. Ericca Frederick, who has played a crucial role in developing Hodge’s talent from a young age.

The BVI has a history of strong performances at the World Athletics U20 Championships. In 2022, athletes Wanyae Belle and Akrisa Eristee competed in the sprints, continuing the territory’s tradition of excellence on the global stage. One of the most notable achievements came in 2016 when Kyron McMaster, OBE, earned a bronze medal in the 400m hurdles in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Before that, in 2013, a team consisting of Nelda Huggins, Taylor Hill, Tarika Moses, Lakeisha Warner, and Jonel Lacey secured a silver medal in the Sprint Medley 1000m in Donetsk, Ukraine.

The World Athletics U20 Championships is a biennial event that brings together the world’s best young athletes. Organized by World Athletics, the governing body for the sport, the competition is open to athletes under 20 years of age as of December 31st of the competition year. The event, which began as the IAAF World Junior Championships in 1986, was rebranded in 2015 as the IAAF U20 Championships. In the 2022 edition, held at Pascual Guerrero Stadium in Cali, Colombia, approximately 1,500 athletes from 140 teams participated.

For updates on Hodge’s performance and other event details, follow the BVI Athletics Association’s Facebook page and visit worldathletics.org.

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Hodge clocked a time of 22.94 seconds early this morning, 5 August, in the women’s 200m repechage round, successfully securing her spot in the semi-finals.

Competing in Heat 1, Hodge delivered a strong performance, finishing in second place ranking her fourth overall among all competitors in the repechage round.

Hodge’s historic performance will see her take to the track for the semi-finals later today at 2:45 p.m.

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