Romanian and American Divers Soar to Early Leads in El Nido's Cliff Diving Spectacle
Source: news.source.tempo_ph
In the 2025 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series held in El Nido, Palawan, Romanian Constantin Popovici and American Kaylea Arnett emerged as early leaders in their respective divisions. Popovici scored 94.50 points with a standout Forward 3 Somersault ½ Twist in Pike, while Arnett achieved 90.1 points, outshining the defending champion. Filipino-Australian wildcard Xantheia Pennisi, despite a strong local following, finished eighth. The competition continues with two more rounds scheduled for the weekend.
Key Points
Constantin Popovici led the men's division with 94.50 points, followed by James Lichtenstein at 89.25 points.
Kaylea Arnett led the women's division with 90.1 points, surpassing Rhiannan Iffland.
Filipino-Australian Xantheia Pennisi finished eighth with 55.90 points.
The competition is part of the 2025 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series and is held in El Nido, Palawan.
Reigning champion Aidan Heslop withdrew due to injury.
The event aims to inspire Filipino youth to take up cliff diving.
Two more rounds of the competition are scheduled on Miniloc Island over the weekend.
