| Virgil Hodge's Profile |
| 01/03 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS REPORTS Virgil Hodge (TCU) excelled at Conference USA Championships (27-28 Feb) in Houston, Texas, winning Silver and Bronze medals at the prestigious meet. Virgil placed second in the 60m dash in 7.50s, her best time in 2004, and placed third in the 200m in 24.38s. This is a very significant achievement for a freshman, especially as she attended TCU in January, 2004, and thereby missing the preparatory Fall period. The Nevis and the Leeward Islands Athletic Associations, wish to commend Virgil on the brilliant start to her collegiate athletic career, and wishes her the best in the future. CONFERENCE USA RESULTS 60m Finals 1 Gloria Asumnu Tulane 7.43 2 Virgil Hodge TCU 7.50 3 LaDedra Guy Houston 7.57 4 Angel Dooley Tulane 7.5 200m Finals 1 Donita Harmon TCU 24.09 2 Gloria Asumnu Tulane 24.12 3 Virgil Hodge TCU 24.38 4 LaDedra Guy Houston 24.57 |
| 27/02 Virgil Hodge qualified for the 60m and 200m Finals with 7.54 (3rd best time overall) and 24.57s (3rd overall) respectively. Virgil now has the opportunity to be a double Gold medallist. The Finals for the 60m/200m/400m will be held on Saturday 28th Feb. See selected Results below: Event 18 - Women 60 Meter Dash (Name - School - Time ) Heat 3 of 5 1 Virgil Hodge TCU 7.54 (2004 PB) 2 Angel Dooley TUL 7.54 3 Crystal Hunter UAB 7.81 60m Preliminaries (Overall) 1 Gloria Asumnu Tulane 7.49Q 6 Virgil Hodge TCU 7.54q 10 Tanika Liburd Southern Miss 7.64 |
| 19/02/04 Virgil Hodge attended the funeral of her beloved grandmother, Dolly Hodge, at the Olivet Hall in Basseterre St. Kitts. The funeral, which was held today Thursday 19th February, turned out to be a "somewhat joyous" ocasion, as it was celebrated as a home-going for the departed Evangelist Hodge. Virgil will be returning to Texas Christian University on Friday 20th Feb, to resume her Academic and Track career. The Leeward Islands Athletic Association, wishes to extend its sincerest condolences to Virgil and her family on the loss of their treasured relative. May God Bless and comfort them in their hour of bereavement, yet of celebration. |
| 13/02/04 Virgil Hodge, of St. Kitts & Texas Christian University, also performed well in the 60 and 200m events. Virgil placed 4th in Heat 1 of the 60m in 7.62s, and 18th of 35 overall. In the 200m, she placed 2nd in her heat in 24.07s and 17th of 45 overall. Her 200m time ranks her No.1 in her school's circuit "Conference USA" (based on the last ranking). |
| 8/02/04 Virgil Hodge (of St. Kitts and Texas Christian University - TCU) also perfomed notably placing 2nd in heat #11 with a time of 7.62s, placing 10th out of 81 competitors. She placed 6th in Final #2 of 2, with a time of 7.63s, placing 13th overall out of 15 finalists. Virgil also competed in the 200m, placing 1st in Heat #3 in 24.41s (after shutting down with 60m to go) and 4th overall (out of 73). |
| 23/01/04 Virgil Hodge of St. Kitts, competing for Texas Christian University (TCU), placed 3rd in Heat 6 of the 60 metres in 7.74s, and 14th overall in the twin-finals with 7.70s. The University of Houston Track and Field team hosted its annual Leonard Hilton Memorial meet on Friday, Jan. 23. Schools competing in the meet included Houston, Rice, Texas, Texas Southern, Prairie View A&M, UT-Arlington, TCU, Texas A&M, Miami, Army, Mississippi College and Stephen F. Austin. RESULTS |
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| Virgil Hodge, St. Kitts - Events: 100 & 200m Interview on 4th Jan 2004 Question: You decided to attend Texas Christian University (TCU). What factors determined or influenced your selection? Virgil: Well first of all, the academic program is very highly ranked amongst the NCAA Division 1 Universities in the U.S., and secondly, the athletic program produced the fastest man in the world, Kim Collins. Question: You attended the World Championships earlier this year. How was the experience and what lessons did you gain from it? Virgil: The experience was great. I learnt that there is much room for improvement and progress in my athletic career. Question: How are your preparations progressing for the 2004 season? Virgil: Well I am training much harder and also looking forward to competing at the college level at TCU, where I hoping to improve my times in the 100 and 200 metres to make the qualifying standard for the 2004 Olympics. Question: What are your plans for 2004, in terms of competitions you hope to attend & achievements at the college level? Virgil: Well I am looking forward to qualifying for the NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Championships, and most of all the World Indoor Championships in Hungary where I am looking forward to qualifying for the 60m Question: What are your long-term goals in Athletics? Virgil: Hopefully I will be able to go to at least 4 Olympic Games and medal in all four. Questions: What were your thoughts and feelings when Kim won the 100m World Championships? Virgil: Well I was not there at the stadium, but I felt that it was a great achievement from someone from the small twin island country of St. Kitts and Nevis, and it showed me that I can also achieve that same goal - my heart was so overwhelmed. Question: What will be your major at TCU and will there be a specific focus area? Virgil: My major is International Business and my main focus is Travel Business. I am hoping to start my own travel agent business. Question: What advice/suggestions do you have for �upcoming� Track and Field athletes? Virgil: My advise to all upcoming athletes is to stay focused and always remember that no matter how hard life may seem and things may seem impossible, you can do it if you put your mind to it. Stay in school and stay away from drugs. Dreams are �for real� - All you have to do is believe. |
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| Virgil Hodge (TCU Profile) Class: Freshman Hometown: Bronx, N.Y. High School: Washington Irving H.S. Event: Sprints Birthdate: 11/17/1983 Experience: High School General: One of the top high school sprinters in the country last spring joins the TCU stable of athletes for the spring semester. High School: Graduated from Washington Irving High School in the Bronx, New York where she ran track for coach Monica Stevens. Was the state champion in the 55 meters during the indoor season in both 2002 and 2003... also crowned the state 100-meter champion during the 2003 outdoor season. Ranked number two in the United States in the 60 meter dash in 2003. Posted the seventh best all-time United States high school national ranking for the women�s 55 meter dash with a best time of 6.98 seconds. Personal Virgil Beverly Hodge was born on November 17, 1983... grew up in St. Kitts, the same country that produced former TCU great and world champion sprinter Kim Collins. Parents are Viscount Dore and Esther Hodge... majoring in social work |
| 14-15/5/04 CONVERENCE USA CHAMPIONSHIPS Virgil Hodge of St. Kitts (& TCU) was the best qualifier in the 100m with a time of 11.52s in Heat 1 (a new personal legal best). Virgil was also the second best qualifier in the 200m with a time of 24.16s. She won a bronze medal in the 100m Finals on Saturday in 11.65s. 1 Guy, LaDedra Houston 11.45 w1.2 2 Harmon, Donita TCU 11.46 3 Hodge, Virgil TCU 11.65 She also won a bronze medal in the 200m Finals in 23.70s, a new personal best. 1 Harmon, Donita TCU 23.14 wind+1.9 2 Guy, LaDedra Houston 23.55 3 Hodge, Virgil TCU 23.70 |
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| Virgil Hodge Saint Kitts 17 November 1983 Age: 20 years Progression: personal best in BOLD 55 m Indoor Alltime WL WAT CAC YL CAC AT 2003 6.98i NR 2-HS New York 25 Feb 60 m Indoor Alltime WL WAT CAC YL CAC AT 2003 7.41Ai NR 2-HS Simplot Pocatello ID 15 Feb 2004 7.50i 2 Conf USA Houston TX 28 Feb 100 m Outdoor Alltime WL WAT CAC YL CAC AT 2002 11.77 NJR 1-HS New York NY 20 May 2003 11.82 0.6 4h2 CAC St. Georges 6 Jul 2004 11.48 4.6 3 TCU Inv Fort Worth TX 17 Apr 2004 11.52 1.3 1h1 Conf USA Louisville KY 13 May 200 m Outdoor Alltime WL WAT CAC YL CAC AT 2002 24.11 0.2 2h1-19 CAC Bridgetown 6 Jul 2003 23.85 1.3 6h2 PAG Santo Domingo 7 Aug 2004 23.70 1.9 3 Conf USA Louisville KY 15 May Indoor Alltime WL WAT CAC YL CAC AT 2004 24.07i 2r7 Razorback Fayetteville AR 13 Feb In 2004: 60 m 7.62i 2h2 Classic Norman OK 17 Jan 7.63i 6r2 Hou Inv Houston TX 7 Feb 7.62i 2h11 Hou Inv Houston TX 7 Feb 7.62i 4h1 Razorback Fayetteville AR 13 Feb 7.54i 2h3 Conf USA Houston TX 27 Feb 7.50i SB 2 Conf USA Houston TX 28 Feb 100 m 11.82 1.6 2r3 Dr. Pepper Waco TX 20 Mar 11.69 1.5 2h1 TexasR Austin TX 2 Apr 11.72 1.6 9r1 TexasR Austin TX 3 Apr 11.48 4.6 3 TCU Inv Fort Worth TX 17 Apr 11.52 PB 1.3 1h1 Conf USA Louisville KY 13 May 11.65 1.2 3 Conf USA Louisville KY 15 May 200 m 24.07i PB 2r7 Razorback Fayetteville AR 13 Feb 24.38i 3 Conf USA Houston TX 28 Feb 23.86 1.8 3 Arl Inv Arlington TX 27 Mar 24.16 0.3 1h5 Conf USA Louisville KY 13 May 23.70 PB 1.9 3 Conf USA Louisville KY 15 May |
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