He has been part of the Berliner TSC club and trained under coaches Christoph Bohm and Lutz Buschkow. Over the years, he has earned numerous accolades. He was named Athlete of the Year in Berlin in 2010, 2017, 2019, and 2021. In 2016, he was honoured as German Champion of the Year by the German Sports Aid Foundation.

His international recognition includes being named European Male Diver of the Year in 2013 by LEN and FINA Male Diver of the Year in 2010. He also served as a flag bearer for Germany at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo alongside beach volleyball player Laura Ludwig.

Challenges and Injuries

Throughout his career, he faced several injuries. In early 2019, he sustained nerve damage to two fingers, a tear in a back muscle, and damaged neck vertebrae while training on a trampoline. Despite these setbacks, he continued to compete, although he was hampered by chronic neck pain later that year.

In 2018, he competed at the European Championships with injuries to his right foot, thigh, and adductor muscle. He also dealt with a knee injury that sidelined him for several months but made a comeback at the German Championships in Berlin.

Personal Life

He resides in Berlin with his partner Marcela Maric, who has represented Croatia in diving. She placed 25th in the 3m springboard at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and competed at the 2021 European Championships in Budapest.

Apart from his diving career, he is an armed forces athlete and a student. He is pursuing higher education in Business Administration, Language Studies - English, and Sports Science at Humboldt University in Berlin.

Olympic Farewell

After winning bronze in the synchronised 3m springboard with Lars Rudiger at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he announced that he would not compete at the 2024 Paris Games. Reflecting on his Olympic journey, he said it was emotional to say goodbye after competing in four Olympic Games and winning three medals across different disciplines.

Philosophy and Inspiration

His sporting philosophy is encapsulated in his motto: "Suffering must be accepted." He looks up to Russian diver Dmitri Sautin as his hero.

Fluent in English and German, he continues to balance his athletic career with academic pursuits. His journey reflects resilience and dedication to both sport and personal growth.