Mahuchikh Sets High Jump World Record

Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh set a new world record by clearing 2.10 meters at the Paris Diamond League, breaking a 37-year-old record previously held by Bulgaria's Stefka Kostadinova. At 22 years old, Mahuchikh surpassed her competitors, including Nicola Olyslagers and Angelina Topić, who finished with jumps of 2.01 meters and 1.98 meters, respectively. Mahuchikh's achievement places her as a strong contender for the upcoming Paris Olympics. She has been training abroad due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and has been vocal about the importance of Ukrainian sports as a symbol of hope and resilience. World Athletics has banned Russian athletes in solidarity with Ukraine, a decision supported by Mahuchikh. Her record-setting performance has further highlighted her prominence in the field of athletics.