Alexey Sereda, the Ukrainian diver, is in the running for the title of Athlete of the Year by World Aquatics, as reported by the federation's press service.
Alongside the 19-year-old from Mykolaiv, other nominees include Cassiel Russo (Australia), Osmar Olvera (Mexico), Juan Chao, and Zonguan Wang (both from China).
In 2025, Sereda won three gold medals in diving at the European Championship in Antalya: in individual diving, synchronized diving, and with the mixed team. He also earned silver in mixed synchronized events at the World Cup Superfinal and a bronze in synchronized diving.
Additionally, our athlete secured a silver medal at the World Aquatics Championship in Singapore, which was the only medal for Ukraine in the team standings.
Previously, Sereda shared his thoughts on the war in Ukraine with global media.