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Quadzilla with Jack Laugher | DIVE Ep.14 Part 2

Quadzilla with Jack Laugher | DIVE Ep.14 Part 2

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 Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod⁠ In this episode of Dive Beyond Sport, we chat with Jack Laugher, one of Britain’s most decorated divers, about his incredible journey from a young aspiring athlete to Olympic Gold medalist. Jack opens up about the challenges, setbacks, and pressures he faced along the way, including the London 2012 Olympics, and how he bounced back to achieve his dream at Rio 2016. He shares insights on resilience, mindset, and the importance of a strong support system, while reflecting on the pivotal moments that shaped his diving career. This episode offers an inspiring and in-depth look at the highs and lows of elite sport, making it a must-listen for athletes, sports fans, and anyone striving for excellence. Show Notes • What happens when childhood passion turns into elite performance under the brightest lights in sport. • How does a young athlete handle being “ahead of the pack” while growing up alongside fierce competition. • What role do early setbacks, injuries, and being held back play in building long-term excellence. • How does failure on the biggest stage shape resilience, perspective, and future success. • What does it take to mentally recover after public disappointment and rebuild belief from the ground up. • How can athletes learn to control external noise, expectations, and the pressure of public perception. • What changes when success brings responsibility, identity, and the weight of expectations rather than freedom. • How does staying present become a competitive advantage when medals, legacy, and reputation are on the line. • What is the true value of an Olympic gold medal when viewed years later through experience and reflection. • How can athletes redefine success beyond outcomes, using sport as a vehicle for growth, meaning, and connection. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:14 Reflecting on Olympic Gold 01:30 The Journey and the Experience 02:47 Personal Reflections and Growth 07:32 The Rio Anecdote 15:30 The Power of Mindset 22:16 Navigating Pressure and Identity 29:24 Evolving as an Athlete 38:51 Final Thoughts and Farewell Guest Picks: Book 1: The Chimp Paradox — Prof. Steve Peters Link (paperback): https://amzn.to/482XhOp Book 2: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F — Mark Manson Link (paperback): https://amzn.to/47TMkyo Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through the links above. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps support the podcast. Subscribe to DIVE Beyond Sport Podcast for weekly episodes diving into athlete stories, mindset, and motivation. Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dive-beyond-sport/id1832706678⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/67pX07qo2f6AZTxOERShpn?si=95b0803ce82642a7⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/divebeyondsportpod/⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/divebeyondsportpod⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@divebeyondsportpod⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DIVEBeyondSportPod⁠⁠ Follow the Hosts and Guest on Instagram: Giorgio Minisini:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/giorgiominisini_ ⁠ Freddie Woodward: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/freddie_woodward⁠⁠ Yona Knight-Wisdom: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yonakw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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