Ukrainian high jumper wins gold for her country

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The war with Russia hangs over the Olympic world these days as much as anywhere else. So perhaps it was fitting that the last person standing on the last event of the final day of the track and field world championships hailed from Ukraine.

And perhaps it was perfect that Yaroslava Mahuchikh closed out that event with a gold medal hanging from her neck.

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