E87 - Meet the Olympians LIVE Part 2

Drop us a message with any questions you may have :)The White Out Podcast – LIVE from ManchesterDom Killinger and Rob Stewart host the second ever live edition of The Whiteout Podcast following the huge success of the first live show at Hemel Hempstead.Recorded in Manchester in front of a packed audience, the panel features some of Britain’s most successful winter sports athletes:Dave Ryding – Britain’s most successful alpine ski racer of the modern era, World Cup winner and five-time OlympianMenna Fitzpatrick – Multiple Paralympic medallist and world championTom Greenway – British slopestyle and Big Air skier competing on the World Cup circuitThe episode covers:Dave Ryding’s retirement from World Cup ski racingThe mentality required to compete at elite level for over 20 yearsOlympic and Paralympic pressureHow athletes manage anxiety, nerves and expectationThe physical and mental demands of freestyle skiingThe role of confidence in elite performanceCompeting for Great Britain without a mountain cultureLife after professional sportSocial media pressures on modern athletesThe importance of routine, structure and consistencyFunny stories from training and ski tripsSki holidays, powder days, coffee obsessions and pond skimming disastersThe panel also discuss:The impact of the Winter Olympics on UK snowsports participationSnow Camp’s work introducing young people to skiing and snowboardingWhy enjoying the process matters as much as resultsHow elite athletes deal with fear and setbacksThe importance of long-term consistency in achieving successHighlights include:Dave Ryding reflecting on the stress and intensity of World Cup racingMenna Fitzpatrick discussing winning Paralympic medals and meeting the QueenTom Greenway explaining the fear and excitement of hitting massive freestyle jumpsHonest conversations about pressure, confidence and resilience in elite sportThanks to:• Crystal Ski Holidays: https://www.crystalski.co.uk • GB Snowsport: https://gbsnowsport.com • Snow Camp: https://www.snow-camp.org.uk • The Snow Centre: https://thesnowcentre.comSelected quotes from the show:“What you put in gives you a better chance to be successful.” – Dave Ryding“I really want my own.” – Menna Fitzpatrick recalling trying on Steve Redgrave’s Olympic medal as a child“Innovation wins medals.” – Tom Greenway on the evolution of freestyle skiing“If you can stick with something for 10 years, you’ll be amazed at where you were and where you’ve got to.” – Dave Ryding“I quite like to live a quiet life, to be quite honest.” – Menna Fitzpatrick on social media and public attention“The biggest jumps we hit are in November… and they are terrifying.” – Tom Greenway“I knew if I didn’t go in the gym, winter would be more like hell than any chance of success.” – Dave RydingSupport the showIn the meantime Enjoy the mountains :)  And Please do leave a review as it's the only way other like minded travellers get to find us! And don't forget to check us out on the following channels inthesnow.cominstagram.com/inthesnowTikTok@inthesnowmag youtube.com/inthesnowmagfacebook.com/inthesnowTo contact us with your suggestions for further episodes at [email protected] / [email protected]