The Brussels final delivered a tense battle at the bar, while Ukraine added another medal to its growing Diamond League collection.
Yaroslava Mahuchikh won the silver medal in the 2026 Diamond League final, which concluded in Brussels, Belgium. The Ukrainian athlete cleared 1.99 meters.
As reported by the online media outlet Ukrinform.
On the second day of the final competition, Ukraine’s team claimed its second medal of the tournament. World record holder Mahuchikh finished second in the women’s high jump.
Women’s high jump results
Australia’s Eleanor Patterson won the final with a result of 2.01 meters. Her compatriot Nicola Olyslagers completed the podium after clearing 1.95 meters.
The final standings:
1. Eleanor Patterson, Australia – 2.01 meters, gold medal.
2. Yaroslava Mahuchikh, Ukraine – 1.99 meters, silver medal.
3. Nicola Olyslagers, Australia – 1.95 meters, bronze medal.
Another Ukrainian athlete, Iryna Herashchenko, finished the final in fifth place. Her result was 1.88 meters.
The day before, Oleh Doroshchuk won the bronze medal in the men’s high jump. As a result, Ukraine’s team claimed two medals in the 2026 Diamond League final.