Molly Caudery: Britain's pole vaulting world champion sensation
"Got to go for it"
"You've got to just go for it. Don't think about what comes after or what came before. You've just got to bend your knees, take a deep breath, and jump." The wise words of British pole vaulting sensation Molly Caudery.
Britain's pole vault queen
Caudery has become the face of British pole vaulting after clinching gold at the 2024 World Indoor Championships in Glasgow. Her rise is redefining UK athletics.
Reaching for the sky
Originally a gymnast, Caudery learned pole vaulting at ten years old. Her late teens shot her to the top with her winning combination of strength and grace.
From injury to incentive
An Achilles injury in 2022 nearly put a stop to her career. But returning stronger, Caudery justified her worldwide profile with a personal best of 4.85m in 2023.
Social media springboard
With nearly 400k Instagram followers, Caudery mixes internet influence with sports. Her behind-the-scenes training reels and lifestyle posts have won her a huge fan base away from track and field.
Looks to match the leaps
Her style sense has drawn attention from sponsors. Brands from skincare to sportswear have courted her for digital campaigns.
Starting strong in '25
After the heartbreak of failing to qualify for the pole vault final at the Paris Olympics, Caudery has come back reinvigorated. In May 2025, she won the Doha Diamond League with an impressive clearance of 4.75m.
Not just about numbers
It's not simply about how high she leaps—Caudery is changing the perceptions of pole vaulting as a sport for athletic, artistic and confident personalities.
A new kind of role model
Her perspective on mental preparation, overcoming disappointments, and combining life and sport looks to be an inspiration to a younger generation of female athletes and supporters.
