Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Maguchikh set a world record in women's high jump. After setting the record, the athlete said that she had finally written Ukraine into the history of world athletics.
Yaroslav Maguchikh about the world record in height
— When I first started the competition, I had the feeling that I could jump 2.07 m, perhaps even 2.10 m. Finally, I wrote Ukraine into the history of world athletics, — said Maguchikh in a flash comment after the competition.
According to the Ukrainian athlete, she feels incredible due to the fact that she was able to clear the record bar on her first attempt.
— I feel fantastic because it was an incredible jump. He submitted to me on the first try. It was really incredible because I cleared 2.07m on my second try. This was already my personal record, — asserts the Ukrainian athlete.
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Yaroslava Maguchikh noted that her coach Tatyana Stepanova advised stopping before the athlete set a record.
However, the athlete felt that she was able to write Ukraine into history precisely during the stage in Paris.
Soon Yaroslav Maguchikh will take part in the Olympic Games, which are also planned in Paris. However, now the athlete is determined to break her own world record during these sports competitions.
— I'm waiting for the Olympics. I'm sure there will be incredible competitions. I know it will be difficult and the competition will be very strong. For such big events as the Olympic Games, you should be psychologically prepared. As the coach says, it's a holiday. I have to enjoy it — she said.
Yaroslava Maguchikh became the new holder of the world record in the women's high jump, clearing the 2.10 m bar at the Diamond League stage, which she cleared on her first try.
