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Nico Porteous on the pressure of keeping up with Zoi Sadowski-Synnott #shorts

August 12, 202500:47
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To be honest, I I haven't actually I
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haven't talked about this at all.
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>> What were your nerves like those
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Olympics
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>> 2022?
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>> Yeah,
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>> the nerves pre-event. Oh, ruthless. But
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something that really messed with me, I
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don't know. Zoe and I were always paired
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as like Zoe and Nico winter Olympic
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medals. That sort of thing. And but that
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Olympics was like a week prior she won
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gold. When she got her ex games medal, I
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got my ex games medal. When she got her
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Olympic medal, I got my Olympic medal.
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And it was like everything had happened
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at the same time for us in terms of
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results in our careers. so incredibly
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proud of her and and stoked for her and
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and that's unbelievable what she's
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achieved. But at the same time, I'm
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like, "Oh no." Like part of me is like,
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"Now I have to go and do this." That
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that that pressure really really freaked
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me out and it would keep me up and I at
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the end of it I just shut off
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everything. I don't really know how I
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got through that. It was such a
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whirlwind of

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation dives deep into the psychological pressures faced by athletes during the Olympics, particularly focusing on the intense nerves experienced before events. The guest reflects on the unique bond and competitive spirit shared with fellow athlete Zoe, emphasizing the simultaneous achievements that heightened the stakes for both. The emotional rollercoaster of pride and pressure unfolds as they navigate their journeys, revealing the inner turmoil that often accompanies success. This candid discussion not only sheds light on the mental challenges of high-stakes competition but also highlights the importance of support and camaraderie in the world of sports.

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Episode Highlights

  • The Pressure of Competition
    Facing immense pressure after Zoe's achievements, the nerves were ruthless before the event.
    “That pressure really really freaked me out.”
    @ 00m 38s
    August 12, 2025

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Key Moments

  • Olympic Pressure00:05
  • Zoe and Nico00:10
  • Whirlwind Experience00:45