Athlete Marina Kilypko claimed the Ukrainian Cup in pole vaulting, marking her best result in four years.

This event was Kilypko's first competition of the summer season. Her last appearance was at the Ukrainian Indoor Championships, where she secured victory with a height of 4.40 m.

Five athletes participated in the Ukrainian Cup held in Lutsk. Another competitor, Yulia Kozub, finished with an "NM" (no mark), failing to clear the opening height.

How did the 2025 Ukrainian Cup competition unfold?

• Kilypko started her competition at a height of 4.00 m. By the time she started, only one other competitor remained in the sector—Tetiana Hamora—who was vying for the gold.
• Kilypko cleared her opening height on the first attempt, while her only rival, Hamora, failed all three attempts and finished with a silver medal.
• The next height for Kilypko was 4.20 m, which she cleared on her second attempt. She then successfully cleared heights of 4.30 and 4.40 m.
• The final height for Kilypko was set at 4.50 m, which she cleared on her third attempt. Kilypko attempted 4.60 m but was unsuccessful in all three attempts.

Results of the Ukrainian Pole Vault Cup. Women

Marina Kilypko (Kharkiv region) — 4.50 m.

Tetiana Hamora (Kharkiv region) — 3.90 m.

Khrystyna Pens'ka (Kyiv) — 3.80 m.

What does Kilypko's victory in the Ukrainian Cup signify?

• 4.50 meters at the Ukrainian Cup is Kilypko's best result since the 2020 Olympics, where she finished fifth with the same mark.
• Kilypko continues her winning streak in 2025, having also won at the national team championship held in January.