GOOD GOLLY, MISS MOLLY!
THE ENGLISH SCHOOLS 800M CHAMPION IS AIMING FOR GLOBAL SUCCESS, WRITES RUTH JONES
Molly Canham: reigning English Schools and England Athletics 800m champion
GARY MITCHELL
APROLIFIC racer on the track and country, Exeter Harriers’ Molly Canham is hoping her hard work in training and success over the two-lap distance will soon be recognised by the national selectors.
The 14-year-old English Schools under-15 800m champion has competed 20-plus times over her preferred distance so far this year, claiming national indoor and outdoor titles along the way, but still struggles with nerves before major races.
Riding high at the top of the UK 2016 under-15 800m rankings with her 2:07.84 PB and No.1 on the all-time under-13 lists with 2:14.17, Molly admits she has some way to go in believing in her abilities. “I’m never that confident before I race,” she said. “I’m a real worrier and I’m always really nervous. I know my form has improved this year and I feel strong, but my nerves sometimes get the better of me.”