Maguchikh is recognized as the best athlete in Europe in January
Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslav Maguchy was named the best athlete of the month in January, according to the European Athletics Association.
Maguchikh competed in two competitions in January, both winning. A Ukrainian woman opened the season from a height of 2.02 meters in Kiev, and then won gold by conquering 1xbet APK 2.00 meters in Udine.
“There is a suspicion that Maguchikh may be nominated next month,” the European Athletics Association said in a statement.