Tom Daley

2024 - 7 - 29

Tom Daley: From Silver Medals to Family Cuddles—What Doesn’t This Guy Do?

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Join Tom Daley as he dives his way to silver and straight into our hearts! 🏊‍♂️💖 Discover how a museum visit changed everything!

Tom Daley, the British diving sensation, has once again taken the stage at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and this time he's not just swimming with the sharks in the pool but also dazzling spectators with his family story that would make anyone swoon. Competing fiercely for the last time in the Olympics, Daley emerged with a silver medal alongside diving partner Noah Williams in the exhilarating men's synchronised 10m platform event. Setting the stage for an emotional moment, Daley shared, "This is special, due to the fact I’m competing in my fifth Olympic Games while holding onto those precious family ties. It’s truly the happiest time for me diving!" Who knew diving could be so heartwarming?

In a touching tribute to his husband, Dustin Lance Black, Daley expressed heartfelt gratitude for the support and sacrifices made at home to allow him to pursue his Olympic dreams. From changing diapers to cheering in the stands, Black played a crucial role in helping Daley focus on competition. Can you imagine a more glorious endorsement for modern parenting than winning silver while your partner handles the childcare? Once again, Daley showcases that being a champion means wearing multiple hats—and sometimes, those hats are also nursery-themed!

Not only did Daley make history with his fifth Olympic medal, he’s teasing the idea of making a splash at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as well. This leaves fans on the edge of their seats—will we be seeing more of this diving Dynamo? Come on Tom—it’s not officially a dive unless you do it with flair, and oh boy, he knows how to do flair! For all the aspiring Olympians hanging on Daley's every title and tally, he’s proving that age is merely a number when you're fueled by passion and family.

Let's not forget that Daley’s diving journey is one filled with unexpected turnarounds. His Olympic career was remarkably influenced by a museum visit in Colorado, where inspiration struck and ignited his diving ambitions. Talk about diving into art and culture! From the heart-pounding aspirations of Olympic diving to the nourishing joys of family, Daley embodies the essence of balancing ambition with affection. Now that's a classic case of mixing business with pleasure! Moreover, did you know that Tom Daley is not only a world-class athlete but also a talented knitting enthusiast?

In fact, he even launched his own knitting brand, showing us that Olympic champions aren't just winners in sports, but artisans in all walks of life! Here’s to Tom Daley—who proves every day that you don't have to choose between diving into your career and diving deep into family life! It’s just another day in Daley paradise!

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Tom Daley: "My Olympic gold medal this time ... (Olympics)

British diver says he will savour the moment at his fifth Olympic Games.

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Diving-Family man Tom Daley has happiest time diving at Paris ... (The Straits Times)

Paris 2024 Olympics - Diving - Men's Synchronised 10m Platform Victory Ceremony - Aquatics Centre, Saint-Denis, France - July 29, 2024.

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Tom Daley brings home a family silver to complete his Olympic set (The Guardian)

Tom Daley and Noah Williams picked up Team GB's second diving medal of the Olympics with a silver in the men's 10m synchronised event.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Tom Daley not ruling out LA 2028 (Olympic Channel)

Find out how the five-time Olympian could be back for a sixth Games - in Los Angeles in 2028, where he lives with his husband and two sons.

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China's divers take Olympic gold, leaving Tom Daley with silver (The Associated Press)

With Tom Daley out of the way, China is another step closer to an unprecedented sweep at the Olympic diving pool.

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Paris Olympics: Britain's Tom Daley takes fifth Olympic diving medal ... (The Hindu)

Tom Daley wins emotional silver with partner Noah Williams in men's synchronised 10m platform at Tokyo Olympics.

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Tom Daley's 5th: How a museum visit made gay icon, father of two to ... (The Indian Express)

Tom Daley wouldn't be in Paris, biting into his 5th Olympic medal, a silver in the synchronised 10m diving, if not for a visit to a museum in Colorado.

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'So special': Tom Daley says husband took on childcare so he could ... (The Guardian)

Tom Daley paid tribute to Dustin Lance Black's 'sacrifices and support' after winning silver at the Paris Games.

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Tom Daley wins a 5th Olympic medal. But fans adore him, and his ... (NPR)

Tom Daley wins a 5th Olympic medal. But fans adore him, and his knitting, win or lose ... NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. For more of our coverage ...

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Diving-Family man Tom Daley has happiest time diving at Paris ... (Reuters)

British diver Tom Daley knows the trials of being an Olympian better than many after making his first appearance as a 14-year-old in Beijing.

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Tom Daley 'happiest I've been' as novel approach with Noah ... (CNN)

Days before taking part in the Paris Olympics, Tom Daley already felt like he had won a gold medal, such was his joy at having his kids at the competition ...

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Tom Daley's Husband Says It Was 'So Special' Their Kids Could ... (Yahoo Canada Shine On)

Daley and his husband Dustin Lance Black are parents to sons Robert "Robbie" Ray and Phoenix Rose.

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Olympics 2024: Tom Daley reflects on his journey after taking diving ... (Sky News)

The five-time Olympian now has five medals with a complete set after a two-year break.

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Tom Daley and Noah Williams brought closer by the Atlantic Ocean ... (Team GB)

Barely a year after returning to diving, Tom Daley completed the full set of Olympic medals by claiming silver in partnership with Noah Williams in the ...

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Family man Tom Daley has happiest time diving at Paris Olympics (NBC News)

British diver Tom Daley is balancing his sport with his family live, making the run to the 2024 Paris Olympic games his happiest time yet.

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Tom Daley's son gatecrashes live BBC interview in cute moment (Yahoo Finance UK)

Daley won the fifth Olympic medal - following one gold and three bronzes - of his career as he secured silver alongside Noah Williams in the 10m platform ...

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