Elena Kulichenko places seventh at Diamond League event in Rabat

On Sunday, May 31, 2026, Cypriot high jumper Elena Kulichenko competed at the Diamond League meeting in Rabat, Morocco. She finished in seventh place with a successful jump of 1.87 meters. Kulichenko cleared 1.78 meters on her first attempt, followed by 1.83 and 1.87 meters on her second attempts, but failed to clear 1.91 meters. This performance followed her appearance at the EKO Cyprus International Athletics Meeting on May 29, 2026, where she set a seasonal best of 1.89 meters. The athlete is currently working with British coach Faz Khan as she transitions into her professional career. Despite travel fatigue from her recent competition in Cyprus, she earned her first two points in the Diamond League series. Kulichenko's upcoming competitive schedule includes major international events, such as the European Championships, the Commonwealth Games, and the Mediterranean Games.