In a stunning display of athletic prowess, Yaroslava Mahuchikh from Ukraine soared to new heights at the Paris Diamond League, setting a groundbreaking women's high jump world record of 2.10 meters on her very first attempt.
Mahuchikh's achievement eclipses the previous record of 2.09 meters set by Bulgaria's Stefka Kostadinova in Rome back in 1987, a record that stood unchallenged for an incredible 37 years.
\"Coming into this competition, I had feelings that I could jump 2.07 meters and maybe 2.10 meters,\" Mahuchikh shared after her triumphant performance. \"Finally, I signed Ukraine to the history of world athletics.\"
This historic win not only places Mahuchikh among the elite in track and field but also marks a significant moment for Ukrainian sports, following her bronze medal finish in the women's high jump at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
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Women's high jump, 1500m world records broken at Paris Diamond League
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