Heartbreak for Team GB as Molly Caudery and Holly Bradshaw Fail to Qualify

Molly Caudery, a promising pole vaulter from Team GB, had a rough start at the Paris Olympics, failing to clear a height she usually breezes through. Normally, 4.55m is a routine jump for her, but during the qualifying round, she couldn’t manage to get over the bar in three attempts and will sadly miss the final.

Caudery, who was the world indoor champion this year and had hopes of reaching the podium, expressed her disappointment, saying, “I am currently in a bit of shock. I am so disappointed. I don’t have any excuse.” She explained that she felt great and was in the best shape of her life, but things just didn’t go her way.

“4.55m is a bar that I jump day in, day out,” she added, perplexed about her sudden inability to clear it. Unlike her coach, some might argue she came in too high, but she believes this height should have been a walk in the park given her previous jumps earlier in the year.

To make matters worse for the British squad, Holly Bradshaw also had a tough day, failing to qualify after struggling at 4.20m. The Olympic bronze medallist was looking to finish on a high note in her final Olympic appearance but instead felt crushed by her performance.

Bradshaw shared her feelings, saying, “It’s not the ending I wanted but in life you don’t always get what you deserve.” She has had a challenging year dealing with injuries and the passing of her father, but she still tried to focus on the positives from her experience at the Games.

On a slightly better note, some athletes did manage to advance. Among those who progressed were Nina Kennedy from Australia and the reigning Olympic champion Katie Moon from the United States. Unfortunately, the British discus throwers had a tough outing as well, with both Nick Percy and Lawrence Okoye unable to qualify.

Okoye shared his frustration after the event, explaining that his preparation had been less than ideal due to injury. Percy echoed similar sentiments, acknowledging the pressure of competing at the Olympics but remaining proud of his efforts despite finishing below expectations.