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Ukraine’s National Team Heads to the European 10,000m Cup

Збірна України вирушає на чемпіонат Європи з бігу на 10 000 метрів Photo: Федерація Легкої Атлетики

Team Ukraine Roster for the European Cup

The Executive Committee of the Ukrainian Athletics Federation (UAF) has officially approved the national squad for the European 10,000m Cup, scheduled for May 23 in La Spezia, Italy. Five athletes have been selected to represent the country.

  • Men’s Team: Vadym Lonskyi (Donetsk region)
  • Women’s Team:
    • Tetiana Kohut (Ternopil region)
    • Mariia Mazurenko (Kyiv)
    • Nataliia Strebkova (Kyiv)
    • Viktoriia Shkurko (Kyiv region)

Significance of Competing

For the Ukrainian athletes, taking part in the European 10,000m Cup marks a crucial milestone in their preparation for upcoming international competitions. This event offers them a platform to showcase their talent on the European stage and gain invaluable experience that could shape their performance in future championships. The competition serves as a key benchmark for measuring progress against top continental rivals.

Given the selected lineup, Ukraine is aiming for strong results while enhancing the nation’s athletic reputation abroad.

As the Ukrainian team prepares for the European 10,000m Cup, it's worth noting the recent outcomes of the national championships, which showcased the country's emerging talent in long-distance running. The performances at this event not only highlighted the athletes' capabilities but also set the stage for their upcoming challenges in Italy.