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In the inaugural episode of 'Dive Beyond Sport,' hosts Freddie Woodward and Yona Knight-Wisdom introduce their backgrounds in professional diving and outline the podcast's mission to explore athlete stories beyond mere successes. They both share their backgrounds in diving, including their Olympic experiences, and discuss the importance of discovering identity, values, and excellence beyond sporting achievements. The episode delves into their personal journeys, their competitive histories, and their transitions into life after competitive diving. The hosts also explore the deeper stories behind athletic success, emphasising that it's not just about the medals, but the people and experiences that define an athlete's career.

Whether you’re an athlete, sports fan, or someone chasing excellence in any field, this conversation is packed with inspiration, vulnerability, and powerful life lessons.

Show Notes

• What inspired Freddie and Yona to launch Dive Beyond Sport and its focus on identity, values, and excellence
• How their long history as diving competitors shaped the vision for the podcast
• Why Yona chose to represent Jamaica and how it changed his career trajectory
• Where Freddie’s post-diving career took him, from Royal Caribbean shows to digital nomad life
• What the Olympic experience felt like for both, beyond medals and rankings
• Why post-Olympic “blues” are real and how athletes navigate them
• How they each view athletic identity differently after retirement
• What value in sport means beyond podium finishes
• Why small daily actions and approach matter more than just outcomes for excellence
• How lessons from sport translate into business and life outside athletics
• What advice they would give their younger selves at the start of their diving journeys
• Why “you reap what you sow” became a guiding philosophy during challenging times

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