Yaroslava Mahuchikh defends the title of best athlete in Europe: who are her competitors.

According to inkorr.com: Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Mahuchikh is once again competing for the title of best athlete of 2025 from European Athletics. In 2024, she already won this award and now aims to repeat her success. The winner will be chosen by voting from fans, national federations, journalists, and experts of European Athletics.

In 2023, Mahuchikh showed impressive results, winning gold at the European Indoor Championships and becoming the team champion in Madrid. She also finished third at the World Athletics Championships.

Mahuchikh's rivals in the race for the title of best athlete of the year

• Nadia Battocletti (Italy): European running champion, record holder, world vice-champion;
• Femke Bol (Netherlands): world and European champion in hurdle running;
• Georgia Hunter-Bell (Great Britain): world vice-champion in 800m running;
• Ditaji Cambunjie (Switzerland): world champion in 100m hurdles and many others;
• Kate O'Connor (Ireland): world vice-champion in indoor heptathlon;
• Maria Perez (Spain): world champion in race walking;
• Jessica Schilder (Netherlands): world champion in shot put;
• Tina Shutej (Slovenia): bronze medalist at the world championship in pole vault;
• Jorinde van Klinken (Netherlands): world vice-champion in discus throw.

Voting will last until October 25 on the European Athletics website. The name of the winner will be announced during the Golden Tracks ceremony. Photos of Mahuchikh at the World Championships in Tokyo created a sensation on social media, highlighting her popularity and achievements in sports.

This nomination has already become a testament to Yaroslava's high level of professionalism and perseverance. She continues to conquer the sports Olympus, demonstrating impressive results on the international stage. The announcement of the voting result will draw attention not only to Mahuchikh's magical success story but also to all the participants who competed for this prestigious title.