Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh Sets New High Jump World Record of 2.10 Meters After 37 Years at Paris Diamond League

Jul 7, 2024, 04:01 PM

Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh set a new world record in the women's high jump at the Paris Diamond League, clearing 2.10 meters (6'10.5"). This achievement surpasses the previous record of 2.09 meters set by Bulgaria's Stefka Kostadinova 37 years ago in 1987. Mahuchikh, a 22-year-old World champion, accomplished this feat in her first attempt.