Cyprus Olympic Flag Bearer Elena Kulichenko Addresses Rumors and Highlights a Trail of Achievements
Elena Kulichenko, who carried the Cypriot flag for the national team at the 2024 Summer Olympics, publicly refuted rumors about an OnlyFans account. She stated clearly on her social media that the information circulating about a profile on that platform is false.
According to Kulichenko, the claims were unfounded and not backed by any verified information. She affirmed that the reports were simply fake and spread without corroboration across credible sources.
In 2021 Kulichenko chose to change her sports nationality to Cypriot. She currently lives and studies in the United States. Her path to Cypriot citizenship was supported by her father, a businessman, whose investment helped secure the status. The athlete has since balanced training with education while pursuing opportunities in the United States.
On August 8, 2023, Kulichenko earned a silver medal in the high jump at the Universiade held in Chengdu, China. She cleared 1.91 meters in the competition. The event was won by Amoanimaa Yeboah, who achieved 1.94 meters. It is notable that Russian and Belarusian athletes did not participate in this Universiade due to suspensions affecting the field.
Earlier in the year, on July 17, Kulichenko secured the gold medal at the 2023 European Junior Athletics Championships in Espoo, Finland. This victory marked a historic achievement for Cyprus as it was the nation’s first gold at the event.
There have been earlier discussions and accusations casting a shadow over doping practices in sports in the United States. These topics have prompted ongoing debates about governance, testing, and the integrity of competitive athletics. Attribution: sport governing bodies and independent investigations have addressed these matters with varying conclusions.