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Asteroid Named After Ukrainian Olympic Champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh
Original: Asteroid Named After Ukrainian Olympic Champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh - Oj
Ukrainian high jump Olympic champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh has had an asteroid named in her honour. The announcement, reported by the Odessa Journal, recognises the athlete's achievement at the top of world athletics and adds her name to the list of sports figures honoured with celestial names. Reactions from Ukrainian audiences have been celebratory, with many seeing it as international recognition for the country.
Why now: The unusual honour of an Olympic champion receiving an asteroid name is drawing attention and pride, particularly in Ukraine.
Yaroslava MahuchikhUkraineOdessa Journal
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