Molly Haywood Explained

Molly Haywood (born 15 March 2005) is an American pole vaulter. She won the gold medal at the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships.^[1]

Early life

From Texas, she attended Tomball Memorial High School. As a youngster she competed in American Ninja Warrior.^{[2] [3]}

Career

Competing for Baylor University she finished ninth in the final of the 2024 NCAA Indoor Championships in Boston, Massachusetts.^[4]

In June 2024, she won the silver medal at the USA U20 championships in the pole vault.^[5] That month, she finished fifth in the pole vault at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.^[6]

She won the gold medal representing the United States at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru. She entered the competition at 4.15 metres and ultimately cleared 4.47 metres.^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Molly Haywood. 29 August 2024. World Athletics.
2. Web site: Watch Molly Haywood Vault 14-0 For US No. 1 Outdoor Jump. Mile Split. 29 August 2024. William. Grundy. March 8, 2022.
3. Web site: Molly Haywood develops pole vault passion from American Ninja Warrior. Baylorlariat. 29 August 2024. Cal . Logan. April 23, 2024.
4. Web site: Women’s pole vault final. 9 March 2024. ncaa.com. 29 August 2024.
5. Web site: Baylor's Molly Haywood qualifies for U20 World Championships. kxxv.com. 29 August 2024. 24 June 2024.
6. Web site: 2024 NCAA OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS: ALL RESULTS. Olympics.com. 29 August 2024. Matt. Nelsen. 6 June 2024.
7. Web site: Watch Athletics. 29 August 2024. Women's Pole Vault Results - World Athletics Junior U20 Championships 2024. 29 August 2024.
8. Web site: Kesidis claims historic hammer gold for Cyprus on day three in Lima. World Athletics. 30 August 2024. 30 August 2024.