Olha Kharlan

Olha Kharlan
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Olha Hennadiivna Kharlan (born September 4, 1990, Mykolaiv) is a Ukrainian sabre fencer, two-time Olympic champion (2008, 2024), six-time world champion, and eight-time European champion. She is one of Ukraine's most decorated athletes, renowned for her skill and achievements on the international stage. Kharlan was born and began her athletic journey in Mykolaiv, a city with a rich fencing tradition, and she has often spoken of the support she received from her hometown. In 2024, Kharlan won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first Ukrainian athlete to earn medals at four different Olympic Games. Beyond her sporting accomplishments, Olha is actively involved in charity work and supports young athletes, particularly in Mykolaiv, where she frequently participates in events for young fencers.

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9:53, 9 July, 2025

«This is a slap in the face to every fencer»: Kharlan criticised the FIE's decision to allow Russian athletes to the 2025 World Championships
9:43, 20 January, 2025

Kharlan receives a special award «Sporting symbol of unity»
16:45, 29 November, 2024

Kharlan announced her return to competition: she will perform at the Grand Prix in Paris
12:20, 3 November, 2024

Mykolaiv athlete Kharlan plans to open a fencing school in Ukraine
21:34, 15 August, 2024

The saber of Mykolaiv Olympic champion Olha Kharlan was sold at a charity auction
12:48, 15 August, 2024

Kharlan brought the medals won at the Olympics to Mykolaiv
16:33, 12 August, 2024

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Fencer Kharlan on the team and victory at the 2024 Olympics: «They are very strong and we showed it with the gold of the Olympics»
13:44, 12 August, 2024

Mykolaiv Olympic champion Olha Kharlan will sell her saber at a charity auction
7:09, 4 August, 2024

Mykolaiv saber player Kharlan became the most titled athlete in terms of the number of Olympic medals in the history of Ukraine
12:25, 19 May, 2024

Ukrainians of the decade, who have been defining life in the country since 2014: four Mykolaiv residents made it to the NV list
9:31, 11 February, 2024

Mykolaiv saber player Kharlan won the «gold» of the World Cup in Peru

Once the nurseries have been closed down, the Mykolaiv Municipal Property Management Department will decide what to do with the buildings, — Lychko

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Once the nurseries have been closed down, the Mykolaiv Municipal Property Management Department will decide what to do with the buildings, — Lychko

A drone attacked a company vehicle in Kherson: one person has been killed and others injured

The income of the director of the municipal landfill in Mykolaiv rose by a quarter last year

The head of the sports department failed to explain to the court how her father-in-law, mother-in-law and nanny had been employed at the Mykolaiv sports school

«There was a very loud explosion. The edge of the building caught fire», — residents describe the aftermath of the drone attack on the centre of Mykolaiv

Record salaries and debts running into millions: who earns the most in Mykolaiv region and where are wages not being paid?

Kim warned that it would be a difficult year for Mykolaiv’s budget: «We will have to cut programmes and build up a reserve»

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Olha Kharlan

Once the nurseries have been closed down, the Mykolaiv Municipal Property Management Department will decide what to do with the buildings, — Lychko

A drone attacked a company vehicle in Kherson: one person has been killed and others injured

The income of the director of the municipal landfill in Mykolaiv rose by a quarter last year

The head of the sports department failed to explain to the court how her father-in-law, mother-in-law and nanny had been employed at the Mykolaiv sports school

«There was a very loud explosion. The edge of the building caught fire», — residents describe the aftermath of the drone attack on the centre of Mykolaiv

Record salaries and debts running into millions: who earns the most in Mykolaiv region and where are wages not being paid?

Kim warned that it would be a difficult year for Mykolaiv’s budget: «We will have to cut programmes and build up a reserve»