Molly Caudery Soars to 4.85m, dominates Pole Vault Amidst Strong British Athletics Performances

British pole vault star Molly Caudery has demonstrated a notable return to form, clearing 4.85 meters at a recent competition. This impressive jump matches her season’s best performance and signals a positive trajectory for the 25-year-old athlete. Caudery, who secured world indoor gold earlier in her breakout 2024 season, had previously set a new British record of 4.92 meters but faced disappointment in not qualifying for the Olympic final.

Did You Know? Molly Caudery’s 4.92m jump is the current British record in the pole vault.

Following her performance, Caudery expressed optimism about her current state. “I’ve just been finding my flow again and figuring a few things out, so I didn’t push it today,” she stated. “But it is really exciting to jump back over the 80s again and I’m hoping to attempt [the British record] soon.” Her comments suggest a focused approach to regaining peak performance and perhaps challenging her own national best in upcoming events.

Other Notable Performances Highlighted

The event also saw strong showings from other British athletes. In the women’s 5,000 meters,it was Emily Nuttall who secured her spot on the national team.She won the race with a time of 15 minutes and 46.90 seconds, having already achieved the qualifying standard prior to the championships.