The Most Beautiful Competition Dive of My Life

Have you ever had a dive so pure, so effortless, that when you close your eyes and relive it, tears of joy stream down your face? That happened to me yesterday. I experienced the most beautiful, smooth, and effortless dive of my life—and the fact that it happened in competition made it even more special.

How Did This Happen?

After a solid but mentally challenging DYN dive on the first day, I found myself frustrated underwater. A small misstep at the turn had thrown me off, twice, and I nearly quit the dive. Luckily, I didn't give in to that thought.

On day two, my mindset shifted. I set my ego aside and gave myself a simple goal: to execute the smoothest 100m DNF I possibly could. And only if I did that, I would reward myself—with another push off the wall. I knew I had the ability as my PB is 150m.

A Dive to Remember

From the moment I entered the water before the OT, I felt calm, present, and completely at peace. No nerves. No pressure. Just a quiet confidence in what I was about to do.

As I submerged and pushed off, everything started to flow. The glide, the feeling of the water, my body and mind moving in complete unison. It was pure joy. I wasn’t chasing numbers; I was just being in the dive.

When I reached 100m, I smiled internally—I had done exactly what I set out to do. And because I felt so good, I rewarded myself. One push… then another. I surfaced at 133m, no O2 issues, no struggle—just a deep sense of joy and fulfillment.

More Than Just a Result

The dives during this competition were not my longest, but I still won overall first place.  I knew going in that I hadn’t been able to train properly to prepare. But this dive was a victory in a different way. It was beautiful because I managed my expectations, set realistic goals, stayed in the moment, and embraced the flow.

Now, I feel more motivated than ever to focus my training on longer distances. Because I know that when this mindset meets this kind of execution—combined with the desire and opportunity to give my best—I’ll be unstoppable.

What About You?

Have you ever had a long dive—whether in training or competition—that felt truly magical? One where holding your breath felt effortless, and you were completely immersed in the moment, experiencing pure joy and satisfaction? If not, I’d love to help you get there. Because isn't that why we freedive? Let’s connect!

Thank you to PSYTIDAL for organising this awesome event!