Xantheia Pennisi Excited About Future of Filipino Cliff Diving
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Filipino-Australian cliff diver Xantheia Pennisi expresses optimism about the future of cliff diving in the Philippines after observing a local diving team in training. Participating in the 2025 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in El Nido, Palawan, Pennisi sees potential in the young divers and hopes they will represent the country in future competitions.
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Xantheia Pennisi, a Filipino-Australian cliff diver, is optimistic about the future of cliff diving in the Philippines.
She observed a local diving team of about 15 members in training, which she found exciting.
Pennisi participated in the 2025 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in El Nido, Palawan, where she finished eighth in the women's class.
She sees cliff diving as a promising career path for young athletes and a different avenue from traditional Olympic sports.
Pennisi hopes that some of the young divers she saw will become future stars representing the Philippines.
