Ukrainian Roman Maslov set a national record on the summit of Kilimanjaro

Katerina Melnychenko
Katerina Melnychenko Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Ukrainian Roman Maslov set a national record on the summit of Kilimanjaro
photo by Roman Maslov
Ukrainian entrepreneur and Ironman athlete Roman Maslov climbed Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, where he set a Ukrainian national record. At the summit, he single-handedly unfurled the largest national flag ever raised to such an altitude by one person.

This was reported by The Public, citing information about the athlete's achievements.

The ascent took place in February 2026. Uhuru Peak is located at an altitude of 5,895 metres above sea level and is the highest point of Kilimanjaro and the entire African continent.

While at the summit, Roman Maslov unfurled a 3×4.5-metre Ukrainian flag. This achievement was recorded as a Ukrainian national record in the Sports and Dimensions category.

It is noted that unfurling a flag of this size at such a high altitude requires considerable physical training and endurance due to the difficult conditions of the high mountains.

The event took place in Tanzania and became one of the Ukrainian's recorded sporting achievements during his ascent of one of the world's most famous peaks.

Share tittle
Society
Sports
Joshua has named his preferred opponent for Usyk’s next fight
Sports

Joshua has named his preferred opponent for Usyk’s next fight

Anthony Joshua has said he would like to see a rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven, and believes such a bout would be particularly spectacular. The British boxer emphasised that it could be one of the most thrilling fights in the heavyweight division.

03.06.2026
Eleanor Patterson couldn't contain her emotions after Maguchih's defeat
Sports

Eleanor Patterson couldn't contain her emotions after Maguchih's defeat

Australian high jumper Eleanor Patterson has said that she is starting to get frustrated at consistently clearing 1.94 metres after finishing second at a Diamond League meeting.

03.06.2026
Yaroslava Mahuchikh won gold at the third stage of the Diamond League
Sports

Yaroslava Mahuchikh won gold at the third stage of the Diamond League

Ukrainian track and field athlete Yaroslava Mahuchikh won the third round of the Diamond League in Morocco. On her second attempt, she cleared a height of 1.97 metres at the start of the summer season.

01.06.2026
Mass riots following Paris Saint-Germain's victory
Society

Mass riots following Paris Saint-Germain's victory

Mass riots broke out in France following Paris Saint-Germain’s victory in the Champions League final. A total of 780 people were arrested in Paris and other cities across the country, and 57 police officers were injured during the clashes

31.05.2026
Marta Kostyuk caused a sensation by knocking out Swiatek and reached the quarter-finals of Roland Garros
Society

Marta Kostyuk caused a sensation by knocking out Swiatek and reached the quarter-finals of Roland Garros

Marta Kostyuk is set to reach the quarter-finals of Roland Garros for the first time in her career. In the round of 16, the Ukrainian tennis player defeated world number three Iga Świątek in straight sets, having previously lost to her three times without winning a single set

31.05.2026
Events
A court has remanded two suspects in custody in connection with a case involving a multi-million-pound bribe for drones
Society

A court has remanded two suspects in custody in connection with a case involving a multi-million-pound bribe for drones

The High Anti-Corruption Court has imposed preventive measures on an official of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the owner of a drone manufacturing company, who are suspected of demanding a bribe of $1 million during the procurement of drones for the State Border Guard Service

31.05.2026
Zelenskyy has commented on the attack on the Nova Poshta terminal in Dnipro
Society

Zelenskyy has commented on the attack on the Nova Poshta terminal in Dnipro

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on the Russian attack on the "Nova Poshta" terminal in Dnipro, where a fire broke out following a drone strike. The Head of State emphasised the need to step up support for Ukraine’s air defence and to increase pressure on Russia

31.05.2026
Mass riots following Paris Saint-Germain's victory
Society

Mass riots following Paris Saint-Germain's victory

Mass riots broke out in France following Paris Saint-Germain’s victory in the Champions League final. A total of 780 people were arrested in Paris and other cities across the country, and 57 police officers were injured during the clashes

31.05.2026
Activists are calling for DTEK's operations in Pushcha-Vodytsia to be halted
Society

Activists are calling for DTEK's operations in Pushcha-Vodytsia to be halted

The NGO "Kyivska Pushcha" has announced that DTEK Kyiv Power Grids may begin work in the Pushcha-Vodytsia recreational area by 10 June. Activists fear interference with the forest and are urging residents to document any potential violations

31.05.2026
Pashinyan maintains a comfortable lead ahead of the Armenian elections
Politics

Pashinyan maintains a comfortable lead ahead of the Armenian elections

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s party, “Civic Contract”, is set to win the parliamentary elections on 7 June. According to a poll, the Prime Minister’s party is polling at almost 65% of the vote

31.05.2026