British pole vaulter Molly Caudery ends 2026 season after emergency spinal surgery

British pole vaulter Molly Caudery, 26, has undergone emergency spinal surgery, bringing her 2026 season to a premature end. The operation was unplanned and abruptly halted what had been a strong start to her year. No further details about the specific nature of the injury or her recovery timeline were provided in the report.