The Loughborough University alumna recorded a winning clearance of 4.80m to become Britain’s first world or Olympic pole vault champion.

In what proved to be a test of nerve between herself and New Zealander Eliza McCartney – who also trains at Loughborough under the guidance of the same coach, Scott Simpson – it was Caudery who held on to top the podium with McCartney claiming a brilliant silver.   

It’s been some period for 23-year-old Caudery, who has successfully navigated various injury troubles before showcasing her class in the sport.

Back in August, she recorded a personal best fifth-place finish at the World Championships in Budapest, following an equally impressive silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Now, as all eyes turn to the Paris Olympic Games, Caudery’s gold in Scotland will see her focus on becoming the first British woman to win an Olympic field event title for 40 years.

“It’s just unbelievable,” Caudery said following her victory.

“I don’t have words for it. I think everyone put up such a good fight today…it feels incredible.

“It was such a special moment. It's still not sunk in yet, to have done that in front of a home crowd and my family and friends - just incredible.”

Elsewhere, fellow Loughborough alumna Jessie Knight set a new British record and won bronze as part of the women’s 4x400m relay team.

Competing alongside Lina Nielsen, Laviai Nielsen, and Ama Pipi, Knight ran a strong final leg to ensure Great Britain made the podium behind eventual winners the Netherlands and the USA.

The World Athletics Indoor Championships took place in Glasgow from Friday 1 Mar 2024 – Sunday, 3 Mar 2024.

Molly Caudery was speaking to current Loughborough student Jasmine Trapnell.