Overview
- Molly Caudery, a top medal contender, failed to clear 4.55m in the pole vault qualification round.
- Caudery had entered the event at a higher starting height than other competitors, a tactic that backfired.
- Despite being in peak physical condition, Caudery was unable to register a single successful attempt.
- Former Olympic bronze medalist Holly Bradshaw also did not advance, missing her final Games' goal.
- Both athletes expressed deep disappointment and reflected on their challenging journeys.