Ukhov began his 2010 indoor season at the 6th Moravia High Jump Tour, winning both competitions: first at the meeting in Hustopece, Czech Republic on 23 January, he set a meet record of 2 meters (which would be the best jump in the world indoors or out in 2010); European Athletics official press release, 18 December 2010; "Ukhov and Friedrich start their preparations for Paris in Hustopece"; accessed 5 March 2011.