She jumped with joy and thanked the Armed Forces: how did Yaroslav Maguchi respond to her record (photo, video)
Initially, she set her own record at 2,07 on the second attempt, and later beat him and entered Ukraine in the history of athletics, jumping from the first time to 2. 10 m. After that, Yaroslav began to joy at the stadium, demonstrating joy from her own achievement . "When I just started the competition, I had a feeling that I can jump 2. 07 m and perhaps even 2. 10 m.
Finally, I entered Ukraine in the history of world athletics," Maguchi said, thanking the Ukrainian soldiers, thanks to which she is alive and can engage in her professional activity. After the historical jump in the Dnieper native, Tatiana Stepanova ran to her coach, hugged and kissed her in the cheek. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has already reacted to the achievements of Maguchi.
"Congratulations to the outstanding Ukrainian athlete Yaroslav Maguchikh and her team with setting a new world record in height: 2. 10 meters! Thank you, Yaroslav, for so highly raised the Ukrainian flag and won this victory for our country and the people. Such a victory is incredibly important for our strength and unity, "the Head of State said. Maguchi beat the national and world records in women's jumps. The latter last 37 years old.