The World Athletics Championship has seen some phenomenal athletes in action. With this, the internet is overwhelmed with the LSU Tigers’ gymnast turned fashion icon turned TikTok star, Olivia Dunne. Amidst the spectacle of triumphs, defeats, and overflowing emotions in Budapest, there emerges an individual deserving of netizens’ attention. However, it’s not Olivia Dunne in her current Barbie-esque role.
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Yulina Levchenko, the Ukrainian high jumper, has captivated everyone with her striking resemblance to Margot Robbie. In a video from some time ago, the manager of the World Athletics Championship expressed a fervent desire to propel her to overnight stardom. During her qualifications, the WAC manager created a video, highlighting her performance while she looked absolutely stunning in her Ukrainian activewear. Meanwhile, Twitter users had a plethora of reactions in store for her.
World Athletics Championships’ very own stress reliever Yulina
At 25 years old, the Ukrainian high jumper who became a viral sensation has established a respectable athletic career. While her list of accomplishments might not be extensive, she proudly boasts a silver medal from the 2017 World Championships and a gold medal from the 2017 European Under-23 Championships.
Besides bearing almost 1 million views on the “High Jump Barbie” video, Yulina desired to perform for the gold. Sadly, she was eliminated in the qualification round itself. Levchenko finished 17th and her dream to win her bout looked far-fetched. Acquiring the name of “High Jump Barbie”, Yulina has won hearts of the internet within no time.
Referring to Daily Loud’s Twitter, several fans have expressed their likeness for Yulina. With fans filling the comment section with messages related to her looks, it is a no brainer that people like unusual. Yulina has emerged as a tinsel and swept everybody off their feet.
Fans topple over the Ukrainian high jumper’s looks
Several fellow players and athletes have articulated that Levchenko’s side profile blessed their eyes. In the Twitter post by Daily Loud, Yulina is seen donning a high ponytail and her blonde hair painting magic in the air. She looked absolutely gorgeous in a Ukrainian sportswear and caught all the fans’ attention.
One of the fans has taken to the Twitter handle to say she is a favorite.
one of my favs https://t.co/QOQZ9592fN
— Papa Marianio (@ScriptRivers) August 28, 2023
Another user confirmed that she is the Barbie, everyone is going insane about her looks.
Yeh she’s it https://t.co/g1nznenaEu
— JMC (@jmcmathh) August 28, 2023
Someone said that Ukraine took their Barbie away and got lucky.
Ukraine just stole Barbie from us. https://t.co/1ZOB2a0yCh
— THE_MANTIS (@AlertPhx) August 28, 2023
A fan also left a comment regarding her jawline, and the tone of the comment seemed to carry a hint of envy.
That jawline so sharp it could cut down a tree https://t.co/kr2fXEhqzh
— borinho 🇦🇴 (@borinho7341) August 28, 2023
Her striking appearance is capturing the attention of a majority of Twitter users, and many of them are anticipating a significant boost in her career trajectory as a result.
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She looks goodttt😍 https://t.co/snoyvR4JA2
— YAFAVEGIRL❤ (@youloveshar) August 28, 2023
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With the World Athletics Championships fever still on, onlookers are waiting to have Yulina on their feed more than usual. Fans’ very own Barbie, Olivia Dunne, who already hopped on the trend once, may have found her probable competitor.
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