Ukrainian athletes Yaroslava Mahuchikh and Iryna Gerashchenko won gold and bronze at the women’s high jump at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old Mahuchikh, currently the world record holder for women’s high jump, beat out the competition with a jump of 2.00 meters. Australia’s Nicola Olyslagers won the silver medal also on a jump of 2.00 meters but took more attempts to clear the bar. Gerashchenko shared the bronze podium with Australia’s Eleanor Patterson after both of them jumped 1.95 meters. Mahuchikh entered the competition as the main favorite to win at the Paris Olympics. Last mont…