Dramatic Injuries and Performances at the 2025 World Athletics Championships
Tensions rise at the World Championships as injuries and dramatic finishes captivate audiences in Tokyo.
Key Points
- • Molly Caudery sustained a serious ankle injury during pole vault warm-ups
- • Kajsa Roth impressed in her senior debut amidst the drama
- • The men's marathon featured a thrilling finish
- • Witnesses described Caudery's injury as horrific
At the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, shocking events unfolded during the women's pole vault qualification as British athlete Molly Caudery suffered a serious injury. While warming up, Caudery misstepped on the mat and fell, resulting in her being transported away in a wheelchair. The British Athletics Federation later confirmed she sustained an ankle injury, with witness Kitty Faye describing the incident as "horrific" and stating, "It was just incredibly sad." Swedish debutant Kajsa Roth expressed her confusion over Caudery's unexpected withdrawal, reacting to the announcement of her not starting the event.
In an upward swing for Sweden, Kajsa Roth demonstrated her potential by successfully handling the pressures of her senior World Championship debut, contrasting with the misfortunes faced by her competitor. The pole vault events will conclude with the final scheduled for Wednesday, raising hopes for Roth’s performance.
Amid these developments, the men's marathon also witnessed dramatic scenes, highlighted by an intense finish that concluded with Alphonce Felix Simbu of Tanzania winning the championship by mere milliseconds against Amanel Petros from Germany. Spectator Suldan Hassan reflected on the thrill of the race, noting the excitement generated by both a false start and a photo finish, saying, "A false start and a photo finish in the same race, incredible.", showcasing the unpredictable nature of this prestigious competition.