Ukrainian diver Sereda nominated for world's best title: Here's how to vote
Photo: Oleksii Sereda (facebook.com/ukrainiandiving)
The International Swimming Federation, World Aquatics, has announced the nominees for the "Athlete of the Year" award in men's diving. Ukrainian diver Oleksii Sereda has made it into the top five contenders.
Sereda in 2025
In 2025, the 19-year-old athlete from Mykolaiv became a three-time European champion. In Antalya, Türkiye, he won gold on the platform, in synchronized diving, and in the mixed team event.
In addition, he earned a silver medal at the World Championships in Singapore and two medals at the World Cup Super Final: silver in the mixed event and bronze in synchronized diving.
These achievements placed him among the world's top five divers, making him a contender for this prestigious title.
Who the competitors are
Alongside the Ukrainian athlete, the following divers are competing for the award:
- Cassiel Rousseau (Australia)
- Osmar Olvera (Mexico)
- Yuan Cao (China)
- Wang Zongyuan (China)
For Sereda, this is his first time being shortlisted among the world's top five divers. However, in 2023, Oleksii was recognized as the best diver in Europe.
The winners will be determined based on a combination of fan voting and the decision of the World Aquatics Nomination Committee.
How to vote for the Ukrainian athlete
You can support Oleksii Sereda on the official World Aquatics Instagram. Just like the story featuring the photo of the Ukrainian diver.
Earlier, we reported how the Deriugina School team defeated Alina Kabaeva's team in a brilliant performance at the Club World Championship.
