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New episode of The After Dive is now out with diver and Olympian Kyle Kothari 🏅

Kyle opens up about the brutal injury setbacks he’s faced throughout his career, including rupturing his Achilles twice and going through shoulder surgery, alongside the mental battle that comes with constantly rebuilding yourself after time away from the sport.

We talk about stepping away from diving, finding balance outside of training, and what it took to fight his way back and eventually make it to the Olympic Games.

A really honest conversation about resilience, identity and refusing to give up when things aren’t going your way.

Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️

@kylekothari @theafterdive @mattydiver

Episode 8 with Kyle Kothari is now live. 🎙️

Kyle’s journey in diving has been anything but straightforward. From major injuries and setbacks, to stepping away from training and building a life outside of sport… this episode is about resilience, identity, and continuing to chase the highest level even when things get tough.

We talk about the reality of injury, the mental side of elite sport, balancing university alongside diving, making it to the Olympics, and why his story is still far from over.

A proper honest conversation with one of my closest mates and teammates ❤️

Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Link in bio🔗

@kylekothari @theafterdive @mattydiver

Injuries in running aren’t always caused by one big moment… sometimes it’s the small imbalances that slowly build up over time. 🏃‍♂️

On this snippet from The After Dive, Alfie Manthorpe opens up about one of his toughest injuries involving his lower back and glutes, and how important proper rehab really is.

When one side of your body starts compensating for the other, things can unravel quickly, especially in endurance sport.

Have you ever tried to train through an injury instead of properly fixing it?

@alfiemanthorpe @theafterdive @mattydiver

The marathon “wall” isn’t just physical… it’s mental too. 🧠

In this snippet, Alfie Manthorpe opens up about what was going through his mind during the London Marathon when everything started to slow down.

The battle between stopping, pushing through, pride, and knowing where the limit really is 👀

Because in endurance sport, there’s a fine line between resilience and risking injury.

Have you ever hit a point where your mind wanted to quit before your body did? ⬇️

@alfiemanthorpe @theafterdive @mattydiver

“You don’t need to rush the process.” 🏃‍♂️

On this snippet from The After Dive, Alfie Manthorpe opens up about one of the biggest things he’s noticed in running right now… people trying to do too much, too soon.

With running booming more than ever, it’s easy to get caught up chasing PBs, mileage and comparisons online, but pushing too hard too early can often lead to burnout or injury. Alfie talks about the importance of patience, building properly, and playing the long game.

Have you ever ignored the warning signs just to keep training? 👀👇

@alfiemanthorpe @theafterdive @mattydiver

Episode #7 with Alfie Manthorpe is now live. 🎙️

From running a stunning 2:11:31 marathon debut in London, to the pressure that comes with chasing performance online and in sport, Alfie opens up about the highs, setbacks and mindset behind endurance running at the highest level.

We also get into influencer culture in running, resilience, discipline, and what the sport really looks like behind the scenes.

Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & wherever you get your podcasts.

What part of the conversation hit you most? 👇

@alfiemanthorpe @theafterdive @mattydiver

Spent the morning sat down with Alfie Manthorpe for the next episode of The After Dive 🎙️

If you’ve spent any time on running TikTok or Instagram recently, chances are you’ve probably come across Alfie. From documenting his training journey to completing his first ever marathon at the London Marathon in an incredible time, he’s quickly become one of the biggest names in the running space right now. 🏃‍♂️

We spoke about the current running boom, social media’s influence on the sport, pressure, setbacks and the mindset needed when things get tough.

Honestly such an interesting conversation and one I think a lot of people will relate to whether you run or not.

Episode goes live tomorrow, 14th May at 6PM

@alfiemanthorpe @theafterdive @mattydiver

Spent the morning sat down with Alfie Manthorpe for the next episode of The After Dive 🎙️

If you’ve spent any time on running TikTok or Instagram recently, chances are you’ve probably come across Alfie. From documenting his training journey to completing his first ever marathon at the London Marathon in an incredible time, he’s quickly become one of the biggest names in the running space right now. 🏃‍♂️

We spoke about the current running boom, social media’s influence on the sport, pressure, setbacks and the mindset needed when things get tough.

Honestly such an interesting conversation and one I think a lot of people will relate to whether you run or not.

Episode goes live tomorrow, 14th May at 6PM

@alfiemanthorpe @theafterdive @mattydiver

Spent the morning sat down with Alfie Manthorpe for the next episode of The After Dive 🎙️

If you’ve spent any time on running TikTok or Instagram recently, chances are you’ve probably come across Alfie. From documenting his training journey to completing his first ever marathon at the London Marathon in an incredible time, he’s quickly become one of the biggest names in the running space right now. 🏃‍♂️

We spoke about the current running boom, social media’s influence on the sport, pressure, setbacks and the mindset needed when things get tough.

Honestly such an interesting conversation and one I think a lot of people will relate to whether you run or not.

Episode goes live tomorrow, 14th May at 6PM

@alfiemanthorpe @theafterdive @mattydiver

Spent the morning sat down with Alfie Manthorpe for the next episode of The After Dive 🎙️

If you’ve spent any time on running TikTok or Instagram recently, chances are you’ve probably come across Alfie. From documenting his training journey to completing his first ever marathon at the London Marathon in an incredible time, he’s quickly become one of the biggest names in the running space right now. 🏃‍♂️

We spoke about the current running boom, social media’s influence on the sport, pressure, setbacks and the mindset needed when things get tough.

Honestly such an interesting conversation and one I think a lot of people will relate to whether you run or not.

Episode goes live tomorrow, 14th May at 6PM

@alfiemanthorpe @theafterdive @mattydiver

Spent the morning sat down with Alfie Manthorpe for the next episode of The After Dive 🎙️

If you’ve spent any time on running TikTok or Instagram recently, chances are you’ve probably come across Alfie. From documenting his training journey to completing his first ever marathon at the London Marathon in an incredible time, he’s quickly become one of the biggest names in the running space right now. 🏃‍♂️

We spoke about the current running boom, social media’s influence on the sport, pressure, setbacks and the mindset needed when things get tough.

Honestly such an interesting conversation and one I think a lot of people will relate to whether you run or not.

Episode goes live tomorrow, 14th May at 6PM

@alfiemanthorpe @theafterdive @mattydiver

Spent the morning sat down with Alfie Manthorpe for the next episode of The After Dive 🎙️

If you’ve spent any time on running TikTok or Instagram recently, chances are you’ve probably come across Alfie. From documenting his training journey to completing his first ever marathon at the London Marathon in an incredible time, he’s quickly become one of the biggest names in the running space right now. 🏃‍♂️

We spoke about the current running boom, social media’s influence on the sport, pressure, setbacks and the mindset needed when things get tough.

Honestly such an interesting conversation and one I think a lot of people will relate to whether you run or not.

Episode goes live tomorrow, 14th May at 6PM

@alfiemanthorpe @theafterdive @mattydiver

Imagine training for years for one moment… and it ending like this.

In this clip, Luke Greenbank opens up about the heartbreak of the 2024 Summer Olympics, where he was disqualified in the 200m backstroke, an event he won an Olympic bronze medal in just three years earlier.

As fans, we often only see the results. But moments like this show the emotional side of elite sport that people don’t always think about. The pressure, the sacrifice, and how quickly everything can change.

It’s a brutally honest conversation about dealing with disappointment at the highest level and trying to move forward afterwards.

Full episode of The After Dive is out now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎙️

@lukegreenbank @theafterdive @mattydiver

People see the medals… but they don’t always see what comes in between.

In this clip, Luke Greenbank talks about the highs and lows of elite sport. Standing on podiums at major championships to then not even qualifying the following year.

It’s a reminder that sport, and life in general, is never a straight line. There are setbacks, doubts and difficult periods, even for the very best athletes in the world.

What matters most is how you respond to those moments and whether you keep showing up.

Full episode of The After Dive is out now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎙️

@lukegreenbank @theafterdive @mattydiver

What does it actually take to compete at the highest level for years?

Olympic medallist Luke Greenbank joined me on The After Dive for a really honest conversation about elite sport, pressure, sacrifice and the side of swimming most people never hear about.

A lot of what Luke talks about will resonate with athletes far beyond just swimming.

Episode is now live on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts

@lukegreenbank @theafterdive @mattydiver

Olympic medallist Luke Greenbank joins me on The After Dive 🌊🎙️

One of Britain’s best backstroke swimmers, Luke has competed on the biggest stages in the world. Winning Olympic, World & Commonwealth medals whilst navigating the pressure that comes with elite sport.

In this episode, we talk about the reality behind high performance sport, the sacrifices people don’t see, identity outside of medals, handling pressure, and what it’s like competing in an era alongside huge names like Adam Peaty.

A really honest and grounded conversation that goes way beyond swimming.

The episode is NOW OUT on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎧

Go watch/listen now - link in bio.

What do you think is the hardest part about being an elite athlete that people never see? 👀👇

@lukegreenbank @theafterdive @mattydiver

Next up on The After Dive… Olympic swimmer Luke Greenbank 🌊🏅

Luke is one of Britain’s top backstroke swimmers, an Olympic medallist, World Championship medallist, Commonwealth champion… and someone who’s spent years competing at the very highest level of the sport.

In this episode, we get into everything beyond the medals. The pressure of elite sport, sacrifices people never see, navigating life in the shadow of huge names in swimming, and what it really takes to stay at the top for so long.

A really honest conversation that I think a lot of people will relate to, whether you’re into sport or not.

Episode goes LIVE today at 6PM on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎙️

What’s one thing you’d want to ask an Olympic swimmer? 👀👇

@lukegreenbank @theafterdive @mattydiver