A narrow five-centimetre gap separated gold from silver, but the Ukrainian athlete achieved something no compatriot had done before.
Ukrainian pole vaulter Olha Belchenko won silver at the World Athletics U20 Championships held in Oregon, USA.
In the final, Belchenko cleared 4.40 m.
The gold went to Czech athlete Nicole Krutilova with a result of 4.45 m, while American Kylie Neyra took third place after clearing 4.35 m.
This success was a historic achievement for Ukraine: no Ukrainian female pole vaulter had previously reached the podium at the World U20 Championships.
These results highlight the potential of Ukrainian athletics among young athletes and inspire further achievements.
Competition Results
- Olha Belchenko – silver, 4.40 m
- Nicole Krutilova – gold, 4.45 m
- Kylie Neyra – bronze, 4.35 m
This result highlights the development of Ukrainian athletics among young athletes and opens the way to further international success at junior championships.