Ukrainian named Europe’s best diver in 2025
20 January 23:57
Ukrainian diver Oleksii Sereda was named the best European athlete of 2025 in his sport by European Aquatics. This was reported by the National Olympic Committee, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
“Oleksii Sereda received the prestigious title of Athlete of the Year Awards 2025 according to European Aquatics. The European Aquatics Federation has nominated the Ukrainian for this award for the fourth time in a row. This time, the victory went to the representative of Ukraine!” the statement said.
According to the committee, 2025 was the most successful year in Sereda’s career. He won a silver medal at the World Championships in individual 10-meter platform diving and three gold medals at the European Championships in individual, synchronized, and mixed team competitions.
“This is the second time Oleksii Sereda has been named the best athlete of the year in Europe—he first received the title in 2023. We congratulate Oleksii on another international triumph! We are proud of him!” the NOC emphasized.
