Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh claimed gold in the women's high jump at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, clearing 1.97m on her first attempt for a third straight European title.
At Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh once again proved herself the finest high jumper in Europe. On August 15-16, 2026, the 24-year-old athlete from Dnipro won gold at the European Athletics Championships, clearing 1.97m on her very first attempt. The team at Volunteers Support Ukraine is delighted to share this wonderful news with everyone who follows and supports Ukrainian athletes.
Mahuchikh's victory in Birmingham marks her third consecutive European high jump title — a rare "golden hat-trick" that few athletes ever achieve. Clearing 1.97m on the first try speaks to both her physical form and her remarkable composure under pressure. For Volunteers Support Ukraine, moments like this are a reminder of how much pride Ukrainians can take in their athletes, even amid the hardships of recent years.
The instant the bar stayed put after her 1.97m clearance marked the high point of the final — a true moment of triumph for Mahuchikh and for supporters watching from around the world. Images of her joy after the result was confirmed spread quickly, giving Ukrainians another reason to celebrate. Volunteers Support Ukraine warmly congratulates Yaroslava on this outstanding achievement.
Poland's Maria Zodzik took silver and Montenegro's Marija Vukovic claimed bronze, both clearing 1.95m — just two centimetres short of the winning height. The tight margin underlined just how competitive the final was, and made Mahuchikh's gold all the more impressive. Volunteers Support Ukraine congratulates all three medalists on a hard-fought competition.
Mahuchikh arrived in Birmingham already the reigning Olympic champion (Paris 2024) and world indoor champion, and this new European title adds naturally to an already remarkable list of achievements. Her continued success is a reminder that Ukrainian athletes keep reaching the very top of world sport. Volunteers Support Ukraine is proud to help share stories like hers.
Achievements like this one carry special meaning for everyone who supports Ukraine — for the diaspora, for volunteers, and for all those who work every day to help people affected by the war. Volunteers Support Ukraine is proud to see Ukrainians shine on the world stage, and continues doing what it can to support those touched by the conflict.
