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Adaejah Hodge, a 20-year-old sprinter, won gold in the 200m at the Commonwealth Games. She set a new Games record of 22.01 in the semi-final. Hodge faced a doping controversy in 2024, testing positive for a banned substance. Despite this, she returned to win gold and maintain her focus on future competitions.
Hodge, born in the British Virgin Islands, moved to Georgia at age eight. She represented the BVI, winning NCAA titles and becoming the flag bearer for the Paris 2024 Olympics. After her suspension, she returned to win the NCAA 200m title and finished second at the Monaco Diamond League meeting. Read more racing coverage.
Her coaches and the BVI National Olympic Committee supported Hodge through her suspension. She received a hero’s welcome in the BVI, with thousands lining the streets to celebrate her gold medal. Looking ahead, Hodge aims for the 2028 Olympics, potentially becoming the BVI’s first Olympic medallist. Related: LA 2028 Olympics to Feature Beach Start Triathlon at Venice Beach.
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Adaejah Hodge broke the Commonwealth Games record in the 200m semi-final. Adaejah Hodge, a 20-year-old sprinter, won gold in the 200m at the Commonwealth Games. She set a new Games record of 22.01 in the semi-final. Hodge faced a doping controversy in 2024, testing positive for a banned substance. Despite this, she returned to win gold and maintain her focus on future competitions.
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Runner World published this brief on September 25, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 25, 2026.
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