Ukrainian hammer thrower Mikhail Kokhan triumphed at the European Cup in Leiria, Portugal. Our 22-year-old compatriot became the best in the competition among athletes under 23. Kohan won with a score of 75.80 meters. This is a world record for a season at youth level.. The second place was taken by the Pole David Pilat (72.42 meters). The top three was closed by Khalil Yilmazer from Turkey (70.45 meters). This victory was Kohan's third in his career at the European Cup at the youth level.. Previously, the Ukrainian won the “gold” at the competitions in 2019 and 2022. Currently, Ukrainians with two awards take second place at the European Cup in track and field throwing in Portugal. Earlier, Mikhail Brudin won silver in the youth discus throw with a personal record of 58.6 meters..