Yaroslava Mahuchikh

Mahuchikh nominated for 2026 Athlete of the Year

Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh has been named among 10 nominees for the 2026 women’s European Athlete of the Year award, European Athletics announced.

15 September, 05:27 PM

Mahuchikh condemns Russian return to international competitions

Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh has criticized sports federations that are allowing Russian athletes to return to international competition as Russia’s war against Ukraine continues, Finnish newspaper Iltalehti reported on Sept. 14.

15 September, 10:48 AM

Mahuchikh wins inaugural Ultimate World Championship and $150,000 prize

Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh won the women’s high jump at the first-ever Ultimate World Championship in athletics, earning $150,000 from the tournament’s record $10 million prize fund, The Sun reported on Sept. 11.

12 September, 11:36 AM

Mahuchikh congratulates Herashchenko on Diamond League silver

Olympic high jump champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh commented on Iryna Herashchenko's second-place finish at the 2026 Diamond League meet in Zurich, Switzerland.

28 August, 11:37 AM

Olympic champion Mahuchikh clears 2.00m in Silesia, dedicating gold to Ukraine

Olympic high jump champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh claimed gold at the Silesia Diamond League meeting with a 2.00-meter clearance on Aug. 23, dedicating the victory to Ukraine on National Flag Day, Suspilne Sport reported.

24 August, 10:21 AM

Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins third straight high jump gold

Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh won the women’s high jump title at the European Championships in Birmingham, clearing 1.97 meters to take gold.

16 August, 11:09 AM

Mahuchikh and Herashchenko reach European high jump final

Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh and Iryna Herashchenko comfortably advanced to the women’s high jump final at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

13 August, 06:29 PM

Ukrainian world record holder Yaroslava Mahuchikh claims Diamond League gold - video

The women's high jump gold medal at the Diamond League stage in Rabat was claimed by Ukrainian world record holder Yaroslava Mahuchikh on June 1.

1 June, 01:43 PM

Mahuchikh shares video of Russian drone strike on Dnipro

At least one person was injured and significant damage was reported in the city of Dnipro following a Russian drone strike overnight into Thursday, March 27.

27 March 2025, 06:27 PM

Olympic champion supports Zelenskyy after dispute with Trump

Olympic champion and world record holder in high jump Yaroslava Mahuchikh expressed support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following his dispute with Donald Trump at the White House on Feb. 28.

1 March 2025, 01:59 PM

Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh's emotional stand against capitulation in Ukraine

Olympic high jump champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh addressed how foreigners view the war in Ukraine.

16 October 2024, 02:59 PM

Yaroslava Mahuchikh dominates 2024 Diamond League, sets world high jump record at 2.10m

Ukrainian track and field star Yaroslava Mahuchikh shared her thoughts on her 2024 Diamond League victory in the high jump.

14 September 2024, 03:39 PM

Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins Diamond League gold in high jump

Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Mahuchikh was crowned the champion of the Diamond League in high jump at the event held in Lausanne on Aug. 22.

23 August 2024, 12:50 PM

Mahuchikh targets third Diamond League win, eyes more Olympic medals

Ukraine's 22-year-old Paris Olympic gold medalist Yaroslava Mahuchikh is aiming to win the Diamond League this season and hopes to add to her Olympic gold medals collection of in the long term, public broadcaster Suspilne Sport wrote on Aug. 5.

6 August 2024, 01:29 PM

Yaroslava Mahuchikh addresses haters after winning Olympic gold

Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Mahuchikh shared her emotions and responded to critics after winning the gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Aug. 4.

5 August 2024, 02:56 PM

Mahuchikh dedicates her 2024 Olympics gold to Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia

Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Mahuchikh spoke about the importance of Olympic gold after winning the high jump final in Paris, Ukrainian Tribuna.com reported on August 5.

5 August 2024, 01:12 PM

First comment from Yaroslava Mahuchikh after winning gold at 2024 Olympics - video

Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh clinched the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

5 August 2024, 08:44 AM

Ukrainian athletes Mahuchikh, Herashchenko, and Kokhan advance to finals in Paris Olympics: Live feed

The seventh day of competition at the 2024 Olympic Games takes place in Paris on Aug. 2.

2 August 2024, 04:25 PM

Volodymyr Zelenskyy hails Mahuchikh's high jump world record

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Yaroslava Mahuchikh on setting a new world record in the high jump in a post on X on July 7.

8 July 2024, 10:00 AM

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