Gold for Cornwall's Molly Caudery at World Indoor Championships

She beat New Zealand's Eliza McCartney in Glasgow

Author: Simon McleanPublished 2nd Mar 2024

Cornish pole vaulter Molly Caudery is world champion - after securing a gold medal at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow.

She won the Women's Pole Vault after beating New Zealand's Eliza McCartney, who was unable to clear the bar at 4.90m.

The competition had been delayed by a terrible fall for France's Margot Chevrier, who suffered a suspected broken ankle.

"I dreamt (of winning) but I wasn't sure if it could come true," Caudery said. "It was such a tough competition with six girls coming in over 80, and it was really emotional.

"I hope a lot of the girls get better as there were some injuries and nasty falls.

"It affected me during the competition because it was so emotional so I want to send my love to them."

It was Great Britain's second gold of the night in Glasgow, after Josh Kerr won the 3,000 Metres.

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