The Athlete’s Voice: Recent Episodes
Yona Knight-Wisdom
In todays episode I discuss the challenges with book writing, my problem with my health problems, Anthony Joshua's 'meltdown', and discovering my own secrets to success
In todays episode I discuss a good conversation I had with the JOA President, the end of my three and a half year sober spell, and a girl I met!
On today's episode I discuss the encouragement Ady gave to me before competing, my new-found attention to detail in competition training, Adam Peaty's controversial comments, my overthinking issues, a compliment of being hard to follow, and finally a feeling of happiness at the end of a competition season!
In today's episode I discuss how I need to be less passive, why Levi Roots is now more than just a sponsor, my out of character moment, the release of my eBook, and an interesting Team Jamaica meeting here at the Commonwealth Games.
On today's episode I discuss what a meltdown looks like for me, whether I failed deliberately, the synergy between the build up for this and the last Commonwealth Games, my avoidance of being told to stop, and the completion of The A.I.M. Introduction.
In today's episode I discuss why I no longer feel like I need to prove myself in Leeds, the virtual school visits I did, my focus on body management until Commonwealths, why my opinions of Mo Farah have been completely reversed, and more exciting changes from FINA.
In today's episode I discuss my goal to win an Olympic Silver Medal, why my efforts on YouTube were worthwhile if not for financial gain, and my upcoming eBook
On today's episode I discuss my semi-final struggles, my social connections, taking a risk and failing, taking a risk and succeeding, the gift and curse of high expectations, and the benefits of informed internal decision making.
On today's episode I discuss my hopes for being more charitable in the future, hiding likes on instagram, my support of FINA's new transgender ruling, protecting value, a huge test of my resilience, and my split World Championship prelim vision coming true!
In today's episode I discuss my Dad's excellent advice, learning Spanish, signing autographs, the by-product of confidence, who I want my results to mean something for, and the relationship between goal-setting and prioritising.
In today's episode I discuss the locus of control and why "safe flight" bugs me, the post-retirement transition, why context can't be ignored, what I would like to see done differently in diving, and the growth of my international medal collection!
In today's episode I discuss why/how/if I'm always so motivated, the fear of being disliked, persistence and discipline, my freakish ability, my social transformation, and Rafael Nadal's greatness as a perfect display of my performance principles.
In this weeks episode I revisit a conversation I had with Jack Laugher about experience and instinct, social media, talking, sharing and accountability, searching for humility, avoiding comparison, and remembering my achievements.
In today's episode I speak about completing my coaching & mentoring qualification, my next steps with it regarding business, what you can learn from young people, how I would feel about winning the lottery, and the fact that shortcuts actually get you nowhere.
In today's episode I discuss my energy when a week begins and how I maintain it, my appreciation for the opportunities I've had, the value of my time, my weird enjoyment of coaches, a well handled stressful situation and an excellent weekend in Plymouth! It's a long one!
In today's episode I discuss rebuilding my social life, my first ever mentoring session, and why my confidence is high right now.
In this episode I discuss a test of my dedication, my stress-management strategies, my obsessions, student life, my guilt with my diet taking a nose-dive for the weekend, and when is the right time to give up on something.
In today's episode I discuss ambition...a lot, why Jen is a great coach, my coaching qualification, jeopardy and opportunity, the newest Jamaican diver, and appreciating my true self.
In this weeks episode I discuss my improved eating habits, my story of when I first truly felt like an Olympian thanks to Allyson Felix, learning styles, Duncan Robinson's work ethic, but most importantly I'm reminding myself to trust the process that I'm in.
In this episode I talk about my time with covid, my experience of the post Olympic blues, working with young people, my social circles (or lack of), and my opinions of Manchester United.
On today's episode I discuss my hopes for being more charitable in the future, hiding likes on instagram, my support of FINA's new transgender ruling, protecting value, a huge test of my resilience, and my split World Championship prelim vision coming true!
In today's episode I discuss my Dad's excellent advice, learning Spanish, signing autographs, the by-product of confidence, who I want my results to mean something for, and the relationship between goal-setting and prioritising.
In today's episode I discuss the locus of control and why "safe flight" bugs me, the post-retirement transition, why context can't be ignored, what I would like to see done differently in diving, and the growth of my international medal collection!
In today's episode I discuss why/how/if I'm always so motivated, the fear of being disliked, persistence and discipline, my freakish ability, my social transformation, and Rafael Nadal's greatness as a perfect display of my performance principles.
In this weeks episode I revisit a conversation I had with Jack Laugher about experience and instinct, social media, talking, sharing and accountability, searching for humility, avoiding comparison, and remembering my achievements.
In today's episode I speak about completing my coaching & mentoring qualification, my next steps with it regarding business, what you can learn from young people, how I would feel about winning the lottery, and the fact that shortcuts actually get you nowhere.
In today's episode I discuss my energy when a week begins and how I maintain it, my appreciation for the opportunities I've had, the value of my time, my weird enjoyment of coaches, a well handled stressful situation and an excellent weekend in Plymouth! It's a long one!
In today's episode I discuss rebuilding my social life, my first ever mentoring session, and why my confidence is high right now.
In this episode I discuss a test of my dedication, my stress-management strategies, my obsessions, student life, my guilt with my diet taking a nose-dive for the weekend, and when is the right time to give up on something.
In today's episode I discuss ambition...a lot, why Jen is a great coach, my coaching qualification, jeopardy and opportunity, the newest Jamaican diver, and appreciating my true self.
In this weeks episode I discuss my improved eating habits, my story of when I first truly felt like an Olympian thanks to Allyson Felix, learning styles, Duncan Robinson's work ethic, but most importantly I'm reminding myself to trust the process that I'm in.
In this episode I talk about my time with covid, my experience of the post Olympic blues, working with young people, my social circles (or lack of), and my opinions of Manchester United.
Practice comp didn't go as smoothly as it could have, but still plenty of time until my competition begins, so plenty of time to improve! Two more days left before I travel to Tokyo!
England play in the Euro 2020 Final TODAY! Will they win? Also I'm about to head on my training camp for the Olympics!
Had an embarrassing encounter with my drug testers this week, but the positives of a good meeting with a coaching and mentoring tutor was balanced out by some sad news.
Pollen has started to attack me, bringing me even further down during my hardest week of training, but we soldier on, right after I wake up from my relaxing massage nap.
Using my story and journey through diving to inspire and motivate kids, the same way I seemed inspiration and motivation from my favourite athletes at their age! Also fake news spread to the JOA and a minor reaction in my back.
After seeing what happened to Christian Eriksen, the value of CPR has been shown to the world. Also I had my first vaccine and had a great catch up with an old friend!
Got told to get out before I finished my session... not a great week of training, but it all counts in the long term!
United lost on penalties...let's hope the same doesn't happen to England at the Euro's, I don't know if I can handle it!
Valuable financial lessons from my Sports Management course! Also, coming to terms with the events of Tokyo and what my return to the Olympics really means.
I turned 26 this week! That and getting my new British passport was probably the most exciting thing to happen...back to training soon though!
All the effort, the stress and the challenge of the last 12 months have been absolutely worth it, it my first competition back I managed to go over 400 points in a World prelim for the first time, and secured my spot at Tokyo 2020ne!! No time for celebration, got to get the head back down and back to work.
What a process to go through in order to get to Japan, but I made it safely and quickly began adjusting to the time difference and getting used to the new environment! It's been fun so far!
Officially tested negative for COVID, so I am FitToFly to Tokyo on Tuesday! Also its been a hectic week, Edinburgh to Leeds to London and back, two elite athlete panels, as well as lots of training.
The last couple weeks have been challenging as training hasn't been as smooth as usual, but with just over a week until I travel to Tokyo I need to go get my visa!
One week after the drastic decision to cancel the 2021 World Cup, it seems FINA and Japan have managed to agree on their (probably financial) differences, and organise new dates for the hosting of this event!
I set myself an ambitious challenge on Saturday morning, some would say it was too ambitious, and I failed! But it was a tough week and there were plenty of positives to take away.
Racial injustice protests have gone full circle... also another solid week of training, and F1 may soon become my favourite sport!
Today marks a month until I arrive in Tokyo! So excited to travel again, even though I won't be able to do any sightseeing, it'll be nice to get out of the country for the first time in over a year! Also, I almost hit the board!
Good practice list on Friday, almost a 90 point increase on what I did 2 weeks ago! Also went on a big walk as I look to explore more of Edinburgh in 2021!
This week I celebrated the 5 year anniversary since I won my unbelievable silver medal at the Rio 2016 World Cup, well I say celebrated, I thought about it for 5 mins and posted a couple pictures on social media. I also improved my score on my practice list in training!
I had the unfortunate experience of slipping out of my shape mid somersault this week, with no idea where I was in the air, I just braced for impact and took a huge hit on my back! Also I did my first comp style round in a year, and I've started reading a new book.
More snow than I've seen in years, freezing temperatures outside, but things are heating up in the pool as I get to work on my competition dives!
Using my weekends to smash my uni work, especially since there is nothing else to do! Also, we now have to do COVID testing twice a week for 10 weeks!
A great question I was asked last week, to which my answer was about 30% give or take 10% depending on who you are as a person. Also, I survived a Very Very Heavy Week in the gym!
Scotland & Hibernian Footballer Joelle Murray shares the highs and lows from her football career so far, and her plans for transitioning from athlete to non-athlete.
That's the rumours that the tabloids spread this week, which have been categorically denied by the IOC and Organising Committee...who knows what will happen!
Former Australian Olympic Diver Kevin Chavez shares the highs and lows from his diving career, and his experience transitioning from athlete to non-athlete.
Lot's of talk from different sources right now...what will happen? I really don't know, but I FOR SURE hope the Games go ahead this year!
Saturday morning this week was an absolute nightmare!!! But it was just a rough end to what was a very good, productive and fun week!
Happy New Year to one and all, and best wishes for the year ahead...surely can't be much worse than the last!
Brought the pre-Christmas training to a strong end with lots of optionals for the first time in a while, then another first came...my first Christmas away from home. Fortunately technology came to the rescue! I hope everyone had an enjoyable day regardless of the circumstances.
The support I've received from Levi Roots over the last 8 years has been a huge key to my success, and it is my goal to be able to support someone else in the same way later in my life.
Christmas came early for me when I received a big package from Budgy Smuggler! Also find out how my virtual competition went.
Most of my optionals are back up on 3m in prep for the virtual competition we have next week, and it feels great to be spinning again, even though they are all far from perfect!
Plan, Patience, Persistence. That's the new motto I guess. Can't wait to do more public speaking! Also RIP Diego Maradona.
Former British Sailor Sam Brearey shares the highs and lows from his sailing career, and his experience transitioning from athlete to non-athlete.
The Comeback Is Always Stronger Than The Setback! Time to start picking it up again as I finally complete another full week of training. Also big up to Graft on The Rap Game!
Canadian Olympic Diver Vincent Reindeau & Olympic Hopeful Caeli McKay share the highs and lows from their diving careers so far, and their plans for transitioning from athlete to non-athlete.
Sport is so tough when things are going your way, but even more difficult when its not going your way! This week has been a bit of a struggle for me, nothing major to be worried about but I'm hoping for a brighter week ahead! Also congrats to SEVEN-time World F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton!!
Irish Karateka and former Champion Kickboxer Caradh O'Donovan shares the highs and lows from her Martial Arts career so far, and her plans for transitioning from athlete to non-athlete.
Presidential Election, English Lockdown, Back Injury... topsy turvy week but we move forward!
Former Malaysian and Somerset Cricketer Arul Suppiah shares the highs and lows from his cricket career, and his experience transitioning from athlete to non-athlete.
After weeks of researching, contemplating and dithering, I finally decided to purchase the brand new iPhone 12, and it is well worth it! Also my thoughts on Christian Coleman's 2 year ban from athletics, meaning he misses out on the Olympics, as well as my return to the normal schedule of training, including 6am starts on a Tuesday morning!
Former Team USA Diver Jack Nyquist shares the highs and lows from his diving career, and his experience transitioning from athlete to non-athlete.
Finally the Edinburgh diving pool is back open for business again!! Time to get ready for the 2020/21 season, although it started off with a bump. Also new series coming soon with some new guests, look out for it.
Rafa Nadal's Perfect Performance last Sunday reminded me of one of my own! I should be back in the pool in Edinburgh next week. But most importantly, I was featured on CBeebies!!
Back in Edinburgh for a couple more weeks of dryland, although I wish I had one piece of equipment from Leeds. Also, David Attenborough's Netflix documentary has got me thinking.
The Olympic Games is the dream for most athletes, but the Games would be nothing without the athletes. So why don't they get more support from the IOC?
Right now I am showing myself that the work I did in lockdown was worth it. Hopefully I can maintain my level and continue to push hard every day!
With every week that goes by, we're a week closer to getting back to normal. I have a short training camp in Leeds for the next couple of weeks, but first these are my thought splurges from the week just gone!
Learned a new skill on the trampoline this week! Never too old to learn new things, whether it's basic or advanced, continue to push yourself out of your comfort zone.
FINA may be discussing potential changes in the format for diving competitions, which I think would certainly be a good thing. Will keep my ear out for more information on that! Also shoutout to the divers I coach for their energy and commitment over the last 5 months, puts a smile on my face!
Big respect to the Milwaukee Bucks for taking the stand to racial injustice. Rest in Peace Chadwick Boseman, a real life superhero.
New format for my weekly podcast! I want to document my key daily thoughts no matter how random, so be prepared for anything! But they'll probably be mostly diving related.
It's the end of lockdown and I'm (secretly) ready to get back in the diving pool! But it hasn't been a waste of time, I've learned some valuable lessons worth taking forward.
I took a few weeks for reflection after the emotionally charged Black Lives Matter episodes, I will continue to discuss this topic. But we may be able to return to training in the coming weeks which excites me, especially after seeing many other sports return almost to normal! Fingers crossed!!
I spoke with Tim Gallagher, one of my friends from my Leeds Beckett Sport Science course, about my introduction to diving, the highs and the lows of competition and my experience of the ultimate competition for an athlete, the Olympic games.
Check out http://www.patreon.com/thehonestonlinecoach for more about Tim. Enjoy!
Paola is a journalist in Mexico, and is an advocate for more representation of the country in the global media. There are millions of black Mexicans who are suffering the same fate of oppression as black Americans and black Britons, but they are stories we never hear about! Here she tells me what the BLM Movement means to her and how she can help to be a part of the solution.
British Olympic Diver Tom Daley invited me for a conversation about my experiences as a black diver, but we also spoke about his understanding of discrimination and experiences of homophobia. Here he tells me what the BLM Movement means to him and how he can help to be a part of the solution.
Leon grew up in the streets and in the gang culture of London. He has been stabbed multiple times, but with the help of the Prince's Trust, he managed to remove himself from that way of life and onto a positive path. He has a message of love, to all people. Here he tells me what the BLM Movement means to him and how he can help to be a part of the solution.
Aliyah is a member of BLMUK, the fundraiser I donated to last week. I wanted to find out some more information on who BLMUK are and what they are going to do with the near £1,000,000 they have raised! Here she tells me what the BLM Movement means to her and how she can help to be a part of the solution.
Politics graduate Katie Bevan has really had to go out of her way to learn about black history in the UK, those lessons are not easily accessible in the normal path of society. Here she tells me what the BLM Movement means to her and how she can help to be a part of the solution.
Social entrepreneur Nathaniel Peat has worked in prisons through his organisation The Safety Box to help combat gang culture and knife crime, as well as so many other things. Here he tells me what the BLM Movement means to him and how he can help to be a part of the solution.
Gymnast Reiss Beckford is from North London but moved away to chase his gymnastics dream, in which his role model happened to be one of few black gymnasts. Here he tells me what the BLM Movement means to him and how he can help to be a part of the solution.
Korri Lenney attended a peaceful protest at the weekend and was emotionally struck by her experience there. Here she tells me what the BLM Movement means to her and how she can help to be a part of the solution.
Diver Salim Lemond has been far removed from the COVID crisis in his home city of NYC, which has disproportionately affected African Americans, but that situation and the protests have not escaped his mind. Here he tells me what the BLM Movement means to him and how he can help to be a part of the solution.
Comedian White Yardie was unaware of racial inequality until he moved to the UK from Jamaica at 18. Here he tells me what the BLM Movement means to him and how he can help to be a part of the solution.
Business owner Chantelle has was assisted by the Prince's Trust when there was very little help for her elsewhere, now she wants to be able to assist her daughter through life in the same way. Here she tells me what the BLM Movement means to her and how she can help to be a part of the solution.
At 15 years old, Alena is in school and preparing for her GCSE's. Here she tells me what the BLM Movement means to her and how she can help to be a part of the solution.
Sophie works nights in retail but has been overwhelmed by all of the information she has been seeing on social media. Here she tells me what the BLM Movement means to her and how she can help to be a part of the solution.
2012 Olympic 10m Platform Champion and 4x Olympic Medalist David Boudia talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
Professional Footballer Dom Poleon talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
Antigua and Barbuda High Jumper Priscilla Loomis talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career! We also briefly discussed our perspectives on the current protests we are witnessing all over the world.
British High Jumper and Rio 2016 Olympian Morgan Lake talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
British Long Jumper and Rio 2016 Olympian Jazmin Sawyers talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
Professional Netball Player Lucy Harris of the Severn Stars talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
British Para-Rower and 2x World Champion Ellen Buttrick talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
British Boxer and Rio 2016 Olympian Galal Yafai talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
Does Michael Jordan inspire me? His abilities are unrealistic but I am also pursuing success so I guess he does, but it is important to manage your expectations and don't copy those who inspire you...carve your own path to success.
My Commonwealth and Pan Am Games Chef de Mission Dalton Myers spoke with me about my journey as an international diver, the success of competing at the 2016 Rio Olympic followed by the disappointment of not medalling in the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the changes made following the Games.
American Cliff Diver Ellie Smart talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
British Diver Matthew Dixon talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
British Swimmer and 4x Paralympic Medalist Jessica-Jane Applegate talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
Dutch Diver and Tokyo 2020 Qualifier Inge Jansen talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
I got killed off by a CrossFit Workout this week, but after an initial hatred for it I then developed an understanding and level of respect for the CrossFit movement and what it's doing for people! Also FOOTBALL IS BACK!!
Team GB Sprinter and 2014 Bobsled Winter Olympic Bronze Medalist Joel Fearon talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
American Fencer and Rio 2016 Silver and Bronze Olympic Medalist Alexander Massialas talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
Bristol City Women's Football Player Abigail Harrison talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career.
Jamaican Gymnast Reiss Beckford talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
American and University of Miami Diver David Dinsmore talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
Former British Olympic Diver Nicholas Robinson-Baker talks to me about his career as well as the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and life!
It's my 25th birthday coming up on Tuesday May 12th! A quarter of a century on this planet has been full of exciting times, but this is just the beginning for me, so much more to come and so much more to be done!
Team Jamaica Karateka Alton Brown talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
American Diver and Sydney 2000 Olympic Champion Laura Wilkinson talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
Australian Diver and London 2012 Olympic Silver Medalist Brittany Broben talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
British Diver Ross Haslam talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
Former England and Current Leinster Rugby Coach Stuart Lancaster talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
Australian Platform Diver Emily Boyd talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
Success is certainly attributed to levels of talent and physical ability, but what matters the most is the endurance of your mentality towards hard work and perseverance. This is especially important when all of our goals and objectives have been delayed for an unknown period of time.
Modern Pentathlete and Team GB Olympian Joe Choong talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
Racing Driver Shanel Drewe talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
British Cyclists and Commonwealth Medalists Harry (road) and Charlie (track) Tanfield talk to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on their year and career.
British Tumbler Elliott Brown talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
In front of a Live Audience of young aspiring divers on Zoom, British Olympic Diver Grace Reid talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
Australian Platform Diver and Olympic Hopeful Laura Hingston talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
With the Diving World Cup not going ahead this week as it was supposed to, it got me reminiscing and reflecting on the qualifying day for Rio 2016! I've definitely improved since then, so I should definitely back myself more in the future...I can do it!
Team GB Olympic Gymnast Brinn Bevan talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
Australian Olympian and Commonwealth Champion Dom Bedggood talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
Professional Boxer Jack Bateson talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had one his year and career!
Team GB Diver and Olympic Hopeful Noah Williams talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
I've realised that psychology is probably the field in which I have the most interest, so here are some psychological ways I'm helping myself during lockdown!
Jamaican Swimmer and Olympic Hopeful Michael Gunning talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
British Olympic Gymnast Becky Downie talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
Double Olympic Triathlon Champion Alistair Brownlee talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
Former Wales Swimmer and Team GB Double Olympic Silver Medalist Jazz Carlin talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
US Trampolinist Charlotte Drury talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
Maître d'hôtel, TV personality and very amateur boxer Fred Sirieix talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career.
On December 30th 2019 I uploaded an episode called "2020 Nerves". Now my feelings about the rest of this couldn't be more different to how I imagined I'd be feeling at this particular moment in time!
Jamaican Olympic Gymnast (to be) Danusia Francis talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
US Collegiate Javelin Thrower Jamie Hegg talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
British Gymnast and World Bronze Medalist Ellie Downie talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career.
American Football Coach Augie Stevens talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his sport, his athletes and his year and career!
2 Years ago this week, the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games were in full swing and I was super excited for my chance to compete, but it really did not go as planned, and that was a catalyst for big changes in my life and diving career.
USA Olympic Diver Kassidy Cook talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
British Boxer and WBA Continental Champion Qais Ashfaq talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
USA Artistic Swimming 2016 Olympian Anita Alvarez talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
Kiwi Commonwealth diver Liam Stone talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
Team GB Paralympic Powerlifter and Rio 2016 Silver Medalist Ali Jawad talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
This was more of a CoronaCatchup than a CoronaChat with my good friend and Olympic Silver Medalist Sam Dorman from the USA. But nevertheless we covered the necessary topics!
Eight years ago yesterday, I met Levi Roots for the first time, and this is my incredible story of how he came to be my first and most substantial sponsor in 2012!
Kiwi BMX Rider and London 2012 Olympic Silver Medalist Sarah Walker talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
Jamaican Olympian and Commonwealth Champion Aisha Praught-Leer talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
Canadian Beach Volleyball Player Sam Pedlow talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on his year and career!
Canadian Two-Time Olympic Javelin Thrower Liz Gleadle talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
USA Fencing 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist Monica Aksamit talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
New Zealand Olympic Diver and Tokyo 2020 Qualifier Lizzie Cui talks to me about the impact COVID-19 has had on her year and career!
Athlete's around the World are facing uncertain and unprecedented times with the cancellation of hundreds of sporting events due to the Coronavirus! What happens next? We have no idea...this is my perspective.
I'm learning Spanish! I had a fight with a weights bar and lost, but not too badly, and my cousin captained Derby County!!
Absolutely binge watched the new season of Drive To Survive on Netflix, got me all excited for the 2020 F1 Season starting soon in Melbourne...Team LH for World Title no.7! Similar, survival is the name of the game for me this week at training, it's gonna be tough.
Team USA Diver and Rio 2016 Olympic Finalist Jess Parratto shares the highs and lows from her diving career so far!
I finally competed in Rostock after 8 years of trying to avoid it, but it wasn't as rough as I thought it'd be! However back-to-back competitions are a real challenge that I'm not very used to. Also had some awesome discussions with my friends out there!
History-making Irish Diver and Rio 2016 Olympic Finalist Oliver Dingley shares the highs and lows from his diving career so far.
I won my FIRST EVER Grand Prix Medal this weekend with a Silver in Madrid! Super excited!!!
I think I had my first major mental wobble of the season last week 😬 also, I’ve been watching the Malcolm X documentary on Netflix... eye opening 👀
Last night I missed my first Super Bowl since 2012, but I've had a decent list of exciting games over the last 8 years. Hopefully one day I'll get to go see one live. Also we played a fun game in training which couldn't have gone worse for me!!!
Some people you consider invincible...Kobe Bryant is one of those, but unfortunately even his time on this Earth has come to an end. Here's my tribute to Kobe in the form of a modified version of the poem he wrote named Dear Basketball. Before this sad news, we had an exciting week at nationals in Plymouth. If you like the poem please let me know!
The Commentators share their views on a video posted on social media with myself speaking to a group of high school girls. I was criticised on social media for speaking to the young ladies while wearing only Swim Trunks.
The Commentators argued I did nothing wrong while assessing how well I dealt with the situation from a public relations standpoint.
It was looking very unlikely but I've been able to organise flights to and from Jamaica this week for the RJR Gleaner Sports Awards!! Missing 4 days of training just before nationals but it will be worth it to visit the island and see some of my Jamaican people!
2020 is here! I hope everyone enjoyed their New Year celebrations, but now we're finally back to our normal routine, and it's time to GO! Lot's to be done this year and hopefully way more to come from this podcast.
I've got to be honest, going into 2020 I am super confident in myself but I'm nervous about the year ahead! It's been a lovely period of time over Christmas with old friends, but now I'm ready to kick off what certainly will be a rollercoaster of a year!
I apologise about my voice in this one, I've been struck by illness! I had a massive week in Sheffield last week, a elbow incident during a game of matball and lastly, I hope you all have a very enjoyable Christmas! I'll see you on the other side.
Table Tennis Paralympian Ashley Facey shares the highs and lows from his table tennis career so far!
I was unfortunately reminded about my nightmarish experience at Sports Personality of the Year in 2014 in Glasgow whilst talking about this years ceremony!
I got a GOLD medal this weekend at Scottish Nationals with a good score in the 3m final! Also, enjoy my new segment, Yona's Story Time!
I won an award this weekend and am nominated for another award in Jamaica! Competition season is just around the corner.
Former Leeds United footballing starlet and current BBC Radio Leeds presenter Sanchez Payne shares the highs and lows from his football career and from his life outside of sport so far!
My Dad won an award for business! I unfortunately missed the ceremony after one of the longest and most challenging weeks of my life, but I just about made it through still standing, because I actually enjoyed everything I did!
Scottish K1 Canoe Slalom Champion Maddy Jennings shares the highs and lows from her canoeing career so far!
Why is Fester Skank by Lethal Bizzle such a stand out song for me?! Also I had a nice catch up with my Jamaican Aquatics friend Michael Gunning and finally returned something of his.
EIGHT-time Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Champion Gary Hunt shares the highs and lows from his diving career so far!
This is my story of my first Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (Edinburgh) 2014, including the first time I met the great man, Usain Bolt!
Huddersfield Giants and Team Jamaica Rugby League player Ashton Golding (formerly of Leeds Rhinos) shares the highs and lows from his rugby career so far!
Kevin Hart is one of my most favourite people on the planet, but he had a scary accident earlier this year which he's recovering from. He posted a very poignant message about the reality check he's been given that really resonated with me, so I wanted to share it with you too.
Perfect weekend watching a ridiculous amount of sport whilst trying to recover from a killer week! Let's get the instagram page to 1000 followers...GO!
She isn't an actual athlete, but she completed a huge athletic feat, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro! Esther shares the highs and lows from her climb in a story that every athlete can relate to in one way or another.
I was nominated for both the International Impact and the Sport awards at the 2019 Legacy awards, which celebrates diversity and the unsung heroes of Leeds! Listen to find out if I won anything! Also, for those who are fans of The Chase, I got a message from the Dark Destroyer for my friend!
Scottish Commonwealth Champion and British Olympic Diver Grace Reid shares the highs and lows from her diving career so far!
I finally saw the Carolina Panthers play live after following them since the 2013 season! Also met some inspiring para-athletes from Germany.
Two-time World Champion, Two-time Olympic Bronze Medalist and British Diver Tom Daley shares the highs and lows from his diving career so far!
GB Diver and 2019 World Championship Bronze medalist shares the highs and lows from his diving career so far!
Mad productive trip to London for a Jamaican's Inspired UK event, plus loads of other meet ups. Also, athletics deserves more!!
GB Olympic Rowers John Collins and Karen Bennett share the highs and lows from their rowing careers so far!
British Youth Olympic Alpine Skier Iain Innes shares the highs and lows from his skiing career so far!
Team GB Diver and Rio 2016 Olympic Champion and Silver Medalist Jack Laugher shares the highs and lows from his diving career so far!
Current Derby County and former Liverpool footballer (and my cousin) Andre Wisdom shares the highs and lows from his football career so far!
Jamaican Rugby Sevens and Super League player Mason Caton-Brown shares the highs and lows from his rugby career so far!
Canadian diver and Rio 2016 Olympian Philippe Gagne shares the highs and lows of his diving career so far!
Jamaican Swimmer Michael Gunning shares the highs and lows of his swimming career so far!
How do you catch up with family you haven't seen in 10 YEARS?! Where do you event start? I had no idea what to do. Also potential diving development in Jamaica 😁
UCal and Jamaican Gymnast, and Rio 2016 Olympian Toni-Ann Williams shares the highs and the lows from her gymnastics career so far!
I'm officially DONE for the season!!!! Here's my in depth review of the my 2018/19 diving season! Peace be the journey 🙏🏾
USA Olympic Silver Medalist diver Steele Johnson shares the highs and lows from his diving career so far!
I just competed at the FINA World Championships!! Find out how I got on and my thoughts about the experience!
Australian divers Anabelle Smith and Georgia Sheehan share the highs and the lows from their diving careers so far.
Australian diver and former gymnast Declan Stacey shares the highs and lows of his sporting career so far!
GB and Scotland diver James Heatly shares the highs and lows of his diving career so far!
GB and Scotland Diver Gemma McArthur shares the highs and lows from her diving career so far, including some pretty EPIC wipeout stories!
Great Britain and Scotland Diver Lucas Thomson shares the highs and lows of his diving career so far.
Women's football is on the rise 📈 I'm looking forward to watching this summer's World Cup!
The odds of just becoming a human are thought to be 400 trillion to 1. My odds must have been even higher than that considering the journey's my parents went on before they met and then welcomed me into the world. This is just an insight.
Honestly couldn't have predicted the outcome of this competition weekend, with the way I was feeling going into it! This is just the beginning of the journey!
First competition of the season begins this weekend. I talk about my readiness for this event, and also how music helps me through.
Took a trip down memory lane, going back to school for an evening. I also accidentally gatecrashed the Talent Games with Jack Laugher whilst I was back down in Leeds.
I'm starting a weekly (hopefully) podcast! This is the first, and I will do my best to stay consistent! Hit me on social media with any questions!