Athletic Competition: Pauline Pfeif Secures Silver at the World Championships
German High Diver Pauline Pfeif Shines at Singapore World Championships
Pauline Pfeif, a 23-year-old German high diver, has made a significant impact on the international diving scene with her recent accomplishments. At the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Pfeif won the silver medal in the Women's 10m Platform event, marking her first-ever world level medal.
Pfeif's performance was nothing short of impressive, as she scored 367.10 points, just behind the winner Chen Yuxi of China. Her consistent dives across rounds, including several high-scoring dives around 78 points each, showcased her skill and determination.
This silver medal represents a breakthrough on the global stage for Pfeif, who previously finished in tenth place in the high diving at last year's World Championships. Earlier in the year, she also won medals of each colour at the World University Games in Berlin, contributing to Germany's presence on the medal table in diving competitions.
Pfeif's success continued at the European Championships in Turkey in May, where she won silver in both the individual high diving and the high diving synchro with Carolina Coordes. She also won a silver medal in the team event at the same championships.
Pfeif's silver medal at the Singapore World Championships is not only a personal achievement but also a significant milestone for German high diving, as it marks the country's first medal in high diving in eight years. After winning the medal, Pfeif hugged Bundestrainer Christoph Bohm and burst into tears, expressing her indescribable feelings of relief, relaxation, and joy.
Her family and boyfriend were reportedly very proud of her achievement, and Pfeif described the feeling of winning the silver medal as fantastic. Chen Yuxi, the dominant athlete in the high diving competition, finished first with a score of 375.40 points, while Xie Peiling, Pfeif's compatriot, finished third with a score of 358.20 points, 8.90 points behind Pfeif.
In summary, Pauline Pfeif is an emerging high diver who has risen to international prominence with her silver medal in the 10m platform at the 2025 World Championships and has demonstrated consistent performances at major events. Her success at the Singapore World Championships is not only a personal achievement but also a significant milestone for German high diving, as it marks the country's first medal in high diving in eight years.
Despite her success in high diving, Pauline Pfeif revealed her hidden passion for sports, particularly hockey, stating that she enjoys playing it during her free time. In future tournaments, she hopes to form a hockey team with her fellow athletes from the World Championships as a unique way to celebrate their camaraderie and shared spirit of competition.
