Adaejah Hodge’s Road to World Championships Makes A Stop At New Balance Nationals + Coach Gerald Phiri On Coaching Generational Talent

Adaejah Hodge’s Road to World Championships Makes A Stop At New Balance Nationals + Coach Gerald Phiri On Coaching Generational Talent

"I always define the impossible as possible. Nothing is impossible to me. I always put my mind to do impossible things."

Montverde Academy rising senior Adaejah Hodge shook the track and field world when she won the New Balance Nationals Indoor 200m title in 22.33 seconds. The performance broke the previous record of 22.97 by Bianca Knight, which stood since 2007.

Hodge also qualified for the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary later this summer, where she will represent the British Virgin Islands. She holds the BVI national records in the outdoor 100m (11.11s) and indoor 200m (22.33s).

On Memorial Day weekend, we paid a visit to Clermont, Florida to witness her work on her powerful start and smooth stride alongside coach Gerald Phiri.

The 17-year-old has tremendous potential to become one of the best sprinters in the world. Her work ethic and her personality are unmatched for someone her age.

Hodge is entered in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 4x200m relay and 4x400m relay and sprint medley relay at New Balance Nationals Outdoor from June 15-18 in Philadelphia. You will be able to watch all of the action LIVE and for FREE on the New Balance YouTube channel.

Host: Chris Chavez | @Chris_J_Chavez on Instagram

Guest: Adaejah Hodge | @daejahdaej on Instagram

Guest: Coach Gerald Phiri | @peer_ee on Instagram

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