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The Real Story Behind An Olympic Champion

November 16, 202501:02
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I was at the the edge of the abyss, you
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know. I was I was looking down into the
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this dark hole of of my entire career of
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of all this work that I'd done
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potentially just not being enough and
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maybe there was just this this this bit
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inside me that didn't have what it
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takes.
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>> Cuz if you miss that third jump, that's
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it. You're done.
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>> That's it. I'm done. Of all the didn't
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qualify for the finals, that would have
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been the worst one. I knew that if I
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didn't clear that bar, that would have
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been it. like I wouldn't have continued
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competing because how do you continue
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competing when you know deep down
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there's this little bit of you that
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won't front up when it really matters.
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Yeah. I went over to Jimmy and just like
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I was like a kid. Like I buried my head
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in his chest and he just like held me
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and he was just like, "Bro, you've got
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this. Like just slow it down. Deep
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breaths. You've got this." I scraped
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over the bar. You know, I was able to
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bring out just enough of a jump as as I
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needed. I scraped over the bar and if I
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hadn't done that third attempt I
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wouldn't have won
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>> because like that was the moment I had
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to look within myself and know deep down
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it is there. Then I kind of knew that
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anything was possible.

Podspun Insights

In this gripping episode, listeners are taken on a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of competitive sports. The narrative dives deep into the psyche of an athlete standing at the precipice of failure, grappling with self-doubt and the fear of not being enough. As the tension builds, the stakes become clear: one final jump could make or break a career. With the support of a friend, the athlete finds the courage to confront their fears, leading to a triumphant moment that redefines their limits. This episode is a powerful exploration of resilience, friendship, and the transformative power of believing in oneself.

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This episode stands out for the following:

  • 95
    Most inspiring
  • 94
    Most satisfying
  • 92
    Most intense
  • 92
    Best performance

Episode Highlights

  • The Critical Jump
    The pressure of a crucial jump that could end a competitive career.
    “If you miss that third jump, that’s it. You’re done.”
    @ 00m 12s
    November 16, 2025
  • Support in Vulnerability
    A heartfelt moment of support that helped overcome a critical challenge.
    “I buried my head in his chest and he just held me.”
    @ 00m 32s
    November 16, 2025
  • Realization of Potential
    A transformative moment that ignited belief in limitless possibilities.
    “I knew that anything was possible.”
    @ 00m 53s
    November 16, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Critical Jump00:12
  • Supportive Friend00:32
  • Inner Strength00:48