Molly Caudery is a rising British pole vaulter who has achieved remarkable success at a young age. Here are the key details about her career:
Early Life and Career
- Born on March 17, 2000 in Truro, Cornwall, England
- Took up pole vaulting at a young age, initially coached by her father Stuart
- Won silver medal at the 2017 European Athletics U20 Championships at age 17
- Represented England at the 2018 Commonwealth Games at age 17, finishing 5th
- Set the British junior pole vault record of 4.53m in 2018
Molly Caudery Biography
Recent Achievements
- Won silver medal in pole vault at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham
- Won the 2023 British Championships with a personal best of 4.71m, qualifying for the World Championships
- Finished 5th at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest with a new personal best of 4.75m
World Indoor Champion
- In early 2024, Caudery set three new personal bests in quick succession, raising it to 4.86m
- On March 2, 2024, she won the gold medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow with a jump of 4.80m, becoming the first British woman to win a world title in pole vault
- Her victory came ahead of Olympic medalists Eliza McCartney and Katie Moon
Coaching and Injuries
- Shares a coach, Scott Simpson, with Olympic medalist Holly Bradshaw and Eliza McCartney
- Overcame a freak finger injury in 2021 that required three surgeries, as well as two Achilles surgeries, missing 9 months due to injuries
Social Media Presence
- One of the most followed British athletes on Instagram with over 221,000 followers
- Embraces the creative side of social media to connect with fans
At just 23 years old, Molly Caudery has already established herself as a rising star in British athletics, with her world indoor title and impressive personal bests showcasing her immense talent and potential in the pole vault event.
Molly Caudery
