Ukrainian Milania Kokhan won gold at the 2026 Youth Olympics

Ukrainian track and field athlete Milania Kokhan won the gold medal at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in the hammer throw.

This is reported by Suspilne Sport.

At the competition in Dakar, Senegal, a 17-year-old Ukrainian won with a result of 71.27 meters, setting a new personal record.

Kohan took the lead on her first attempt, throwing the hammer 70.71 meters. In her fifth throw, she improved to 71.27 meters, securing the gold medal.

China’s Yang Xinyue took second place with a result of 65.96 meters, and Mexico’s Alison Aylin Salinas Espino won bronze with a result of 61.52 meters.

Milania repeated the achievements of her older brother Mikhail Kokhan, who in 2018 also became the champion of the Youth Olympic Games in hammer throwing.

In July 2026, the Ukrainian won the U18 European Championship in Rieti, Italy, with a result of 70.19 meters.

Kokhan’s gold became Ukraine’s second highest award at the Youth Olympics in Dakar. In total, Ukrainian athletes have already won six medals – two gold, two silver and two bronze.

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