World Indoor Championships 2025: GB's Hunter Bell, Caudery & Azu Aim for Glory in Nanjing

GB's Medal Contenders Ready for Nanjing Showdown

The 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, will see a strong British squad vying for podium finishes, led by standout athletes Georgia Hunter Bell, Molly Caudery, and Jeremiah Azu. The trio headlines an 11-strong team captained by 1500m specialist Neil Gourley, as they compete in the prestigious three-day event starting Friday.

Key British Athletes to Watch

Georgia Hunter Bell (1500m) - The Olympic bronze medalist seeks redemption after a disappointing fourth-place finish at the European Indoors. Although Ethiopia's Gudaf Tsegay enters as favorite with a blistering season-best (3:53.92), Hunter Bell (4:00.63) remains a top contender.

Molly Caudery (Pole Vault) - The reigning world indoor champion opted out of the European Indoors to rehab a calf injury and focus on defending her title. Her 4.85m clearance in February leads this year's rankings.

Jeremiah Azu (60m) - Fresh off his first individual European gold, the 23-year-old sprinter aims to translate his continental success onto the global stage.

Global Superstars Competing

The championships will also feature:

Armand Duplantis (Sweden) chasing a 3rd world indoor pole vault title after recently breaking his own world record (6.27m)
Jakob Ingebrigtsen (Norway) seeking his elusive first world 1500m title
Yaroslava Mahuchikh (Ukraine) attempting to reclaim the women's high jump crown

Event Logistics

Dates: 21-23 March 2025
Venue: Nanjing, China
TV Coverage: BBC Two and live streaming (times vary per session)
Unique Context: This marks the rescheduled 2020/2021 edition due to pandemic delays, making 2025 a rare double championship year alongside September's outdoor Worlds in Tokyo.