EPISODE · Jun 7, 2026 · 47 MIN
Diving Into Olympic Pressure
from Torque
In this episode, Freddie Woodward shares his journey from being talent spotted at a young age to becoming an Olympic diver. He discusses the intensity of his training, the impact of identity and expectations, and the physical challenges he faced as he grew. Freddie opens up about his struggles with imposter syndrome and mental health, the significance of his success at the Commonwealth Games, and the road to the Olympics, culminating in his experience competing in Rio. In this segment, the conversation delves into the emotional and psychological challenges faced by athletes post-competition, particularly focusing on his experiences after participating in the Olympics. Themes of expectation, identity, and the transition from competitive diving to performance in shows are explored.FIND FREDDIEYou can find Freddie on [email protected]@freddie_woodwardAnd on his Podcast@divebeyondsportpodKEY HIGHLIGHTS02:03 Diving Chose Me — Being Talent-Spotted at Seven04:08 The Fear That Never Went Away07:58 Forty-Eight Weeks a Year — the Relentlessness of Elite Training13:56 Imposter Syndrome, Comparison, and Dark Motivation19:27 Commonwealth Games Success — Did Winning Change Anything?23:15 Getting to Rio and the Moment It Sank In30:44 19th Place — One Position Outside the Semi-Final39:29 Six Years on the Ships — Diving Without the Pressure43:15 Torque Shorts — Quickfire Questions with Freddie45:39 Dom's Takeaway — Imposter Syndrome and the Comparison TrapPREVIOUS EPISODES - From Patrol To Podium - Torque | AcastDebunking Sleep Myths - Torque | AcastLessons From A Father's Influence - Torque | AcastWe want to hear from youGet in touch throughEmail - [email protected] Instagram / Facebook / TikTok - @mantorquexySubscribe and leave a reviewOriginal music composed and used with permission from Alex Tilley Video Editing for Socials assistance provided by Lily O'Connor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Freddie Woodward shares his journey from being talent spotted at a young age to becoming an Olympic diver. He discusses the intensity of his training, the impact of identity and expectations, and the physical challenges he faced as he grew. Freddie opens up about his struggles with imposter syndrome and mental health, the significance of his success at the Commonwealth Games, and the road to the Olympics, culminating in his experience competing in Rio. In this segment, the conversation delves into the emotional and psychological challenges faced by athletes post-competition, particularly focusing on his experiences after participating in the Olympics. Themes of expectation, identity, and the transition from competitive diving to performance in shows are explored.FIND FREDDIEYou can find Freddie on [email protected]@freddie_woodwardAnd on his Podcast@divebeyondsportpodKEY HIGHLIGHTS02:03 Diving Chose Me — Being Talent-Spotted at Seven04:08 The Fear That Never Went Away07:58 Forty-Eight Weeks a Year — the Relentlessness of Elite Training13:56 Imposter Syndrome, Comparison, and Dark Motivation19:27 Commonwealth Games Success — Did Winning Change Anything?23:15 Getting to Rio and the Moment It Sank In30:44 19th Place — One Position Outside the Semi-Final39:29 Six Years on the Ships — Diving Without the Pressure43:15 Torque Shorts — Quickfire Questions with Freddie45:39 Dom's Takeaway — Imposter Syndrome and the Comparison TrapPREVIOUS EPISODES - From Patrol To Podium - Torque | AcastDebunking Sleep Myths - Torque | AcastLessons From A Father's Influence - Torque | AcastWe want to hear from youGet in touch throughEmail - [email protected] Instagram / Facebook / TikTok - @mantorquexySubscribe and leave a reviewOriginal music composed and used with permission from Alex Tilley Video Editing for Socials assistance provided by Lily O'Connor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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