Maria Zhodik
Maria Zhodik is a Belarusian high jumper from Baranovichi who has gained international attention for her athletic prowess and her outspoken stance against political repression in Belarus. At 28 years old, she recently won her first medal at a prestigious athletics competition, clearing a height of 1.93 meters. Zhodik is known for signing an open letter condemning the falsification of elections in Belarus and the violence against protesters in 2020, as well as her criticism of Russia's aggression towards Ukraine. Currently training with the Podlasie Białystok club in Poland, she has also acquired Polish citizenship and previously competed in the Tokyo Olympics.
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Maria Zhodik from Baranovichi became the best athlete of the year in Poland after winning a medal at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo.
Спортсменка из Барановичей Мария Жодик стала лучшей легкоатлеткой года Польши
Belarus· 2025-10-21Maria Zhodik is a Belarusian athlete who became the world vice-champion in high jump while representing Poland.
«Все, чего я хотела достичь в жизни, я сделала в Польше». Жодик рассказала о Беларуси, победе и своем гонорареBelarus· 2025-09-22Maria Zhodik won a silver medal in high jump at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, bringing the only medal for Poland in the tournament.
Белоруска Мария Жодик принесла Польше единственную медаль на чемпионате мира по легкой атлетике — сереброBelarus· 2025-09-21
Maria Zhodik is a Belarusian athlete who condemned repression and Russian aggression while winning a medal at prestigious athletics competitions.
Белоруска, которая осудила репрессии и российскую агрессию, стала медалисткой престижных легкоатлетических соревнованийBelarus· 2025-06-18