This episode of the Diving Pod features David Colturi, diving into his unique journey from traditional springboard and platform diving to becoming one of the faces of professional cliff diving. Colturi reflects on his time competing at Purdue University, where he developed the technical foundation and competitive mindset that would later set him apart. He shares how his college career as a national-level diver gave him the confidence to pursue opportunities beyond the pool.The conversation shifts to how he found his way into the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, describing the transition from 10-meter diving to launching off 27-meter platforms. Colturi talks about the mental challenge of embracing fear, the physical toll of hitting the water at extreme speeds, and the tight-knit community among the world’s best cliff divers.He also opens up about carving out a career in a niche sport, balancing performance with building a personal brand, and how the growth of social media has elevated cliff diving’s visibility worldwide.Finally, Colturi discusses his newest venture, the No Limits Tour—an athlete-driven professional series he co-founded. The tour aims to expand opportunities for divers, bring more events to fans, and push the sport forward