Amidst the turmoil of war and personal loss, Ukrainian athletes like Kateryna Tabashnyk are determinedly striving to secure a spot on the Olympic team for Paris 2024. Tabashnyk, a 30-year-old high jumper, narrowly missed qualifying by clearing 1.89 meters at the...
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Amid War and Grief, Ukrainian Athletes Pursue Olympic Dreams
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