Molly Caudery, George Mills and Jeremiah Azu lead the British squad at the 2025 World Indoor Championships

The British Athletics team will travel to Nanjing, China, from 21 to 23 March 2025 for the World Indoor Championships. With only 13 athletes selected, far fewer than at last week’s European Championships, this delegation is prioritising quality over quantity, leaving little room for younger athletes to gain experience. Among those selected are several recent European Indoor medallists, including Jeremiah Azu and Andy Robertson in the sprints, as well as Revée Walcott-Nolan and George Mills in the middle distances.

nankin 2025 — *“Fresh from his European gold over 60m, Jeremiah Azu will now get the chance to test himself against the world’s best sprinters in China.” (© X/ British Athletics)*

Molly Caudery and George Mills, Britain’s top medal hopes.

While many of Britain’s top athletes have opted to skip the indoor season, a handful arrive in Nanjing with impressive credentials. Chief among them are Molly Caudery and George Mills, who stand out as the nation’s best hopes for podium finishes, or even victories. Caudery, the reigning world indoor pole vault champion, returns with the goal of defending her title. The British star skipped the European Indoor Championships to recover from a calf injury, raising questions about her current fitness and whether she can compete at her usual level against the world’s best. However, her experience and consistency make her a natural contender for another world title, especially given her impressive form in 2024, which saw her clear 4.85m, the second-best mark in the world this year.

Mills, meanwhile, is coming off a silver medal in the 3000m at the European Championships, finishing behind Jakob Ingebrigtsen. In Nanjing, barring a major upset, the Norwegian remains the heavy favourite, meaning Mills will likely be battling for the other podium places. However, he will face an even tougher challenge this time, with strong African and North American competition expected. The former British 1500m champion has steadily transitioned to longer distances and appears to be hitting peak form at the right time. His best chance of success lies in a slow, tactical race—similar to what happened at the European Championships—where his finishing speed could give him a strong shot at securing the first global individual medal of his career.

Jeremiah Azu: Britain’s explosive sprint threat.

Beyond Caudery and Mills, Jeremiah Azu is another name to watch. The sprinter made headlines by storming to the European Indoor 60m title in Apeldoorn with an impressive 6.49, cementing his status as a serious contender for a world medal. By claiming gold in 2024, Azu became the first Briton to win the event since Richard Kilty in 2017. At just 22 years old, he has made remarkable progress and, along with Louie Hinchcliffe, who will not be competing this year, represents both the present and future of British sprinting.

His showdown with the world’s best, including the elite American and Jamaican sprinters, will be one of the key events of the championships. If Azu can replicate his explosive start and maintain his top-end speed, he has every chance of challenging for the podium in Nanjing. Meanwhile, Andy Robertson, who took bronze at the European Championships, will be looking to continue his strong form against a higher-calibre field. The veteran sprinter clocked 6.55 seconds this season—just one-hundredth of a second outside his lifetime best from 2016. While their targets may differ, both Azu and Robertson will be keen to send a clear message to British Athletics ahead of future international competitions, particularly the 2025 World Championships and the 2028 Olympics.

A strong group of outsiders ready to shine.

Beyond the big names, several British athletes have the potential to spring a surprise in Nanjing. Revée Walcott-Nolan, who claimed European Indoor bronze over 1500m, will look to build on her first major international medal. However, she faces a tough challenge from Georgia Hunter Bell, who narrowly missed the podium in Apeldoorn but will arrive in China with even greater expectations. Having finished third in the 1500m at the Paris Olympics, Hunter Bell now carries Britain’s strongest medal hopes in the event.

In the shot put, Scott Lincoln will be determined to bounce back after narrowly missing out on European bronze by just two centimetres. With a strong performance, he could force his way into medal contention. Meanwhile, Amy Hunt, a European 60m finalist with a personal best of 7.09, will aim to use her experience to fight for a place in the world final.