Key Contenders Ahead of the Budapest 2026 Women's High Jump Final
Major names will compete for medals in the women's high jump final as part of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship.
The women's high jump final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship will bring together ambitious athletes such as world record holder Yaroslava Mahuchikh, alongside Nicola Olyslagers and Eleanor Patterson.
Timing of the Final Event
The women's high jump final competition will take place on Friday starting at 19:13.
Strong Contenders of the Competition
Athletes competing in the event include Yaroslava Mahuchikh, Nicola Olyslagers, Eleanor Patterson, Yuliia Levchenko, Angelina Topić, Maria Żodzik, Iryna Gerashchenko, and Lamara Distin.
World Record Holder Mahuchikh in Budapest
Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Mahuchikh holds the world record with a mark of 2.10 meters recorded in Paris in 2024, and she is returning to Budapest for the championship.
Season's Best Marks
While Yaroslava Mahuchikh holds the world lead with an indoor mark of 2.03 meters achieved in January, Nicola Olyslagers and Eleanor Patterson both managed to clear 2.02 meters during the outdoor season.