Yuliia Levchenko is set to enter her sixth World Athletics Championships, making her one of the most experienced members of Ukraine’s team in Tokyo 2025.
Levchenko’s career highlight remains her silver medal at the 2017 World Championships in London, where she cleared 2.01m to finish runner-up. Two years later, she placed fourth in Doha (2.00m), while her appearances at the 2015 Beijing, 2022 Oregon, and 2023 Budapest editions ended without a final spot.
On the Olympic stage, Levchenko has represented Ukraine three times: ninth in Rio 2016 (just one place short of the final), eighth in Tokyo 2021, and elimination in Paris 2024 after failing to clear the opening height.
Beyond her global medal, Levchenko boasts a strong résumé: fifth at the World Indoor Championships 2018, silver (2019) and bronze (2017) at the European Indoor Championships, and gold at the 2019 European Team Championships. She also shone in youth categories with a bronze at the 2016 U20 World Championships, Youth Olympic gold (2014), and two European U23 titles (2017, 2019).
Her personal best of 2.02m was set in 2019 during the Europe vs. USA match — proof of her ability to challenge the very top.
Return to top form in 2025
This season, Levchenko has shown clear signs of resurgence. For the first time in five years, she cleared the 2.00m barrier, finishing fourth in a Diamond League Final. Across the circuit, she placed fourth in Xiamen (1.91m), Shanghai (1.92m), and Stockholm (1.91m); sixth in Lausanne (1.86m); and 11th in Paris (1.83m).
Elsewhere, she jumped 1.98m in the Czech Republic, 1.97m in Italy, and 1.95m at the Ukrainian Championships in Lviv.
In the 2025 global top list, Levchenko currently sits in joint third position with Germany’s Christina Honsel and Britain’s Morgan Lake (all at 2.00m). Australia’s Nicola Olyslagers leads with 2.04m, followed by Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh (2.02m).
“Zhorstka Atletika” prediction
Levchenko’s results show she is reestablishing herself among the world’s elite women’s high jumpers, particularly as part of the exclusive “2-meter club.” Consistency remains her main challenge, as her marks this season have varied widely.
Still, her performances inspire optimism. We strongly expect Levchenko to reach the Tokyo 2025 World Championships final, with a realistic range between 1.98m and 2.02m. If everything aligns perfectly, she could even challenge for a bronze medal — though the competition in this discipline remains fierce.
Fans and experts alike are rooting for Yuliia Levchenko’s successful comeback on the world stage.
