Minerva Hase and Nikita Wolodin captured the silver medal in pairs at the World Figure Skating Championships held in Boston, narrowly missing out on gold.

This silver medal is particularly significant as it would have marked Germany's first World Championship gold in seven years, since Aljona Savchenko and Bruno Massot's victory in Milan in 2019.

Hase and Wolodin's performance was their second World Championship medal, following a bronze in the previous year, and they achieved a personal best score of 219.08 points.

Looking ahead, they are now focused on the upcoming Olympic Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, where they aim to excel further.

The German Ice Skating Union has secured two quota spots for pairs at the Olympics, including Hase and Wolodin.

Hase described the experience as bittersweet, feeling exhausted yet fulfilled after their performance, which earned them a personal best score.

Prior to this event, Hase and Wolodin had already topped the podium at the European Championships in Tallinn and the Grand Prix Final in December 2024, solidifying their status as top competitors.

The duo finished just 0.71 points behind Japan's Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, who secured gold with a score of 219.79 points.

The pair, both 25 years old, showcased a nearly flawless routine during the competition, earning praise for their ability to handle pressure.

However, Wolodin still needs to obtain a German passport to compete in the Olympics, which adds urgency to their preparations.

Hase expressed their joy and disbelief at their achievement, stating, 'We are speechless. It’s incredible. We were so nervous and now we are so happy.'

In the competition, the Italian pair Sara Conti and Niccolò Macii finished in third place with a score of 210.47 points.