Yaroslava Mahuchikh Opens 2026 Season With World-Leading 2.03m Jump in Lviv

On January 17, Lviv hosted the traditional high jump competition — the Demianiuk Memorial. The main star of the event was Olympic champion and world record holder Yaroslava Mahuchikh, who opened...

A Daughter Is Born to Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk and Mykhailo Romanchuk

Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk and Mykhailo Romanchuk have become parents. The joyful news was shared by the World Championship silver medalist in the long jump and triple jump on her social media accounts. On...

Ukrainian athlete about flooded Kherson region: «I was praying for my parents to survive»

Oleshki town is one of the track and field center of the Kherson region, which was flooded. On the 6th of June, the Kakhovka Dam was undermined by the russian army. It...

Yaroslava Mahuchikh: “I Want Two More Olympics”

Since the launch of the Tough Athletics Awards, no edition of the “Tough Athletics” honors has passed without Yaroslava Mahuchikh claiming victory in one of the categories. Back in 2017, we...

Iryna Herashchenko wins bronze in strong comeback

Olympic bronze medalist Iryna Herashchenko continues her successful return to competition following the birth of her daughter. This winter, the high jumper resumed competing for the first time since autumn 2024. Her...

Artur Felfner – the youngest Ukrainian participant at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo

On the fifth day of the World Championships in Tokyo, Ukraine will be represented by 21-year-old Artur Felfner, who will compete in the men’s javelin throw. He is the youngest member...

“I Didn’t Want to Take Him at First”: Coach Hennadii Zditovetskyi on the Road...

This spring, Oleh Doroshchuk made history by winning Ukraine’s first-ever world indoor title in the men’s high jump. Earlier, he had also secured the country’s maiden European indoor gold in 2025....

Levchenko Returns to 2-Meter Club Ahead of Tokyo 2025

Yuliia Levchenko is set to enter her sixth World Athletics Championships, making her one of the most experienced members of Ukraine’s team in Tokyo 2025. Levchenko’s career highlight remains her silver medal...

From ‘Too Late for Gymnastics’ to World-Class High Jumper: The Rise of Yuliia Levchenko

The high jumper Yuliia Levchenko has returned her place among the world’s elite. The 29-year-old athlet recently claimed silver at the World Indoor Championships in Toruń — a long-awaited breakthrough after...

Yaroslava Mahuchikh to Defend Her World Title in Tokyo 2025

Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh hardly needs an introduction. Yet it is worth revisiting the extraordinary list of achievements of this 23-year-old star athlete. She is the world record holder with a...

Ukrainians at 48-Hour World Championships: Andrii Tkachuk Finishes Top 5 Overall

From March 27–29, the city of Cinisello Balsamo hosted the GOMU 48HR World Championship 2026, bringing together the world’s best ultrarunners for one of the most demanding events in athletics. Ukraine’s Team...

Ukrainian athletics star Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk announces pregnancy

Renowned Ukrainian athlete, world silver medalist Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk has shared joyful news — she is expecting a baby. The long jumper posted a touching video on her social media, where she and...

Behind Yaroslava Mahuchikh’s Rise: The Coach Shaping a World Record-Breaking Champion

Yaroslava Mahuchikh continues to redefine greatness in women’s high jump. The 24-year-old world record holder recently secured her second World Indoor title, adding yet another milestone to a glittering career. Her résumé...

Yaroslava Mahuchikh Celebrates 24th Birthday at the World Championships in Tokyo

World record holder and reigning world champion in the women’s high jump, Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh, is celebrating her 24th birthday today. In previous years, the athletics star had time to relax during...