Osmar Olvera and Randal Willars nominated for World Aquatics Athlete of the Year

Mexican divers Osmar Olvera and Randal Willars have been nominated for the World Aquatics 2026 Male Athlete of the Year award. They are among five nominees, alongside Chinese divers Zheng Jiuyuan, Wang Zongyuan, and Bai Yuming.

Osmar Olvera, a reigning world champion and two-time Olympic medalist, earned three gold medals at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo. He also secured two silver medals and one bronze during the World Cup Super Final.

Randal Willars earned two gold medals at the Central American and Caribbean Games in the 10-meter platform events. His nomination follows a strong performance at the World Cup Super Final in Beijing, where he achieved a silver medal in the individual 10-meter platform and a bronze in the synchronized platform.