Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh sets a world record in the women's high jump with a mark of 2.06m

Mahuchikh's impressive performance marks the first time a woman has cleared the 2.06m mark since 2007

Ecstatic, Mahuchikh speaks about her fiancé's reaction to her record-breaking jump

Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh has made history by setting a new world record in the women's high jump. On Sunday February 5, 2023, Mahuchikh cleared an impressive 2.06m mark at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver meeting in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia.

This remarkable achievement marks the first time a woman has surpassed the 2.06m mark since 2007 when Blanka Vlasic achieved the same height. Mahuchikh's record-breaking performance is a testament to her incredible talent, hard work, and determination.

Following her triumph, Mahuchikh spoke about her fiancé's reaction to her record-breaking jump. "He is just not a media person," she said, explaining that he prefers to stay out of the spotlight.

Mahuchikh's success has been met with widespread praise and admiration from the athletics community and beyond. Her record-breaking performance is a source of inspiration and pride for Ukraine, and she is sure to continue to make history in the years to come.