Ukrainian athlete about flooded Kherson region: «I was praying for my parents to survive»

Oleshki town is one of the track and field center of the Kherson region, which was flooded. On the 6th of June, the Kakhovka Dam was undermined by the russian army. It...

Yaroslava Mahuchikh: “I Want Two More Olympics”

Since the launch of the Tough Athletics Awards, no edition of the “Tough Athletics” honors has passed without Yaroslava Mahuchikh claiming victory in one of the categories. Back in 2017, we...

Iryna Herashchenko wins bronze in strong comeback

Olympic bronze medalist Iryna Herashchenko continues her successful return to competition following the birth of her daughter. This winter, the high jumper resumed competing for the first time since autumn 2024. Her...

Artur Felfner – the youngest Ukrainian participant at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo

On the fifth day of the World Championships in Tokyo, Ukraine will be represented by 21-year-old Artur Felfner, who will compete in the men’s javelin throw. He is the youngest member...

“I Didn’t Want to Take Him at First”: Coach Hennadii Zditovetskyi on the Road...

This spring, Oleh Doroshchuk made history by winning Ukraine’s first-ever world indoor title in the men’s high jump. Earlier, he had also secured the country’s maiden European indoor gold in 2025....

Levchenko Returns to 2-Meter Club Ahead of Tokyo 2025

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...

From ‘Too Late for Gymnastics’ to World-Class High Jumper: The Rise of Yuliia Levchenko

The high jumper Yuliia Levchenko has returned her place among the world’s elite. The 29-year-old athlet recently claimed silver at the World Indoor Championships in Toruń — a long-awaited breakthrough after...

Yaroslava Mahuchikh to Defend Her World Title in Tokyo 2025

Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh hardly needs an introduction. Yet it is worth revisiting the extraordinary list of achievements of this 23-year-old star athlete. She is the world record holder with a...

Ukrainians at 48-Hour World Championships: Andrii Tkachuk Finishes Top 5 Overall

From March 27–29, the city of Cinisello Balsamo hosted the GOMU 48HR World Championship 2026, bringing together the world’s best ultrarunners for one of the most demanding events in athletics. Ukraine’s Team...

Ukrainian athletics star Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk announces pregnancy

Renowned Ukrainian athlete, world silver medalist Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk has shared joyful news — she is expecting a baby. The long jumper posted a touching video on her social media, where she and...

Yaroslava Mahuchikh Celebrates 24th Birthday at the World Championships in Tokyo

World record holder and reigning world champion in the women’s high jump, Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh, is celebrating her 24th birthday today. In previous years, the athletics star had time to relax during...

Seven majors at 21: British runner Lucy Scott becomes the youngest athlete ever to...

Last weekend, during the TCS New York City Marathon, British runner Lucy Scott made global running history. At just 21 years old, she became the youngest woman in the world to...

From Tokyo to Ukraine: How a japanese fan fell in love with ukrainian athletics

Read in Ukrainian Vyshyvanka, blue-and-yellow makeup, support for Yaroslava Mahuchikh, and learning the Ukrainian language — the story of a fan who supports Ukraine from Tokyo. How a passion for Ukrainian athletics...