On Sunday, Yaroslava Mahuchikh, the best high jumper from Ukraine, jumped 2.10 metres (6.88 feet) at a Diamond League event in Paris, setting a new world record. This outstanding achievement broke the 2.09-meter record that Stefka Kostadinova of Bulgaria had held since 1987, which had stood for 37 years.
Mahuchikh’s performance has given her more optimism about earning an Olympic gold medal for her war-torn nation, especially with the Olympics just around the corner.
The international governing body for track and field, World Athletics, has barred all Russian competitors from competing in the Olympic track meet in July. Mahuchikh has backed this choice, and World Athletics President Sebastian Coe reiterated it when he was in Kiev recently. Coe underlined the decision’s appropriateness, saying, “Nothing I witnessed tells me that the decision we’ve taken is anything other than the right decision, but the right decision on behalf of our sport.”
In addition to securing her place in the global championship, Mahuchikh’s new record serves as a testament to the resiliency and hope of the Ukrainian people. She might win a gold medal at the next Olympics, which would be a huge accomplishment for her career and her nation.
