Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Mahuchikh named world champion in high jump

Yaroslava Mahuchikh, a Ukrainian athlete, has been crowned world champion in high jump after winning the gold medal at the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar. The 18-year-old set a new personal best of 2.04 meters, beating out the competition to take the top spot. This is the first time a Ukrainian athlete has won the world championship in high jump.

Mahuchikh’s victory is a major accomplishment for the Ukrainian athletics team, and a source of pride for the nation. She is the first Ukrainian athlete to win a gold medal at the IAAF World Athletics Championships since Sergey Bubka won the pole vault in 1987.

Mahuchikh’s win is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport. She has been training since she was a young girl, and her success is a result of her commitment to excellence.

The Ukrainian athlete is now looking forward to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, where she hopes to continue her success. With her world championship win, she has set a high bar for herself and for other Ukrainian athletes.

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