Julia Chumachenko Wins Silver in Prague
Ukrainian athlete Julia Chumachenko secured a silver medal in the high jump at the Josef Odlozil Memorial in Prague, Czech Republic.
This event marked Chumachenko's first competition in the summer season of 2025. Her last appearance was at the European Indoor Championships, where she did not qualify.
Nine athletes participated in the memorial, including Chumachenko and junior world champion Michaela Gruba.
How did the high jump competition unfold in Prague?
- The competition was won by host athlete Michaela Gruba, who cleared a height of 1.90 m.
- Three athletes competed for the silver, achieving a height of 1.82 m. Ultimately, Julia Chumachenko took home the silver.
- Another Czech athlete, Klara Krejcirikova, rounded out the top three.
This was a stage of the Continental Tour in Prague. High Jump (Women)
- Michaela Gruba (Czech Republic) — 1.90 m
- Julia Chumachenko (Ukraine) — 1.82 m
- Klara Krejcirikova (Czech Republic) — 1.82 m
For Chumachenko, this is her first medal since 2024, when she won at the "Silver" tour of World Athletics held in Trinec, Czech Republic.
- Julia Chumachenko: Key Facts
- A 30-year-old athlete representing Mykolaiv region.
- Winner of the Universiade 2019 in Naples.
- Personal best in high jump — 1.94 m, set during the Universiade 2019.
- She has participated in two Euros (2016 and 2024) and one outdoor World Championship (2023) but did not qualify in any.
