Tom Daley

Drift off to sleep with the inspiring story of Tom Daley—who came out at 19, faced doubt and discrimination, and then stood on the Olympic podium in Tokyo 2021 declaring: "I feel incredibly proud to say that I am a gay man and also an Olympic champion." In this soothing LGBTQ+ history bedtime story, discover Tom Daley's journey from child prodigy to openly gay Olympic champion. Learn how he competed at Beijing 2008 at just 14 years old, won bronze at London 2012, and then made the terrifying decision to come out via YouTube in December 2013. Experience his relationship with Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, their 2017 marriage, and welcoming son Robbie in 2018. Understand the thirteen-year journey from his first Olympics to that golden moment on July 26, 2021, when he and Matty Lee won synchronized 10-meter platform diving by just 1.23 points, and Tom used his moment of triumph to send a powerful message to LGBTQ+ youth worldwide: "You can achieve anything." This episode features our two-telling format: the story told once at a comfortable pace, then repeated slower with longer pauses to guide you gently into sleep. 🌙 Perfect for: Gay male history, contemporary LGBTQ+ athletes, Olympic history, coming out stories, sports representation, bedtime relaxation, inspiration 📚 What you'll learn in this bedtime story: Tom Daley's life (born 1994) and diving prodigy career Beijing 2008 Olympics at age 14 - youngest British Olympian in 48 years London 2012 bronze medal under intense home-country pressure December 2, 2013: Coming out via YouTube video at age 19 "I'm dating a guy and I couldn't be happier" Meeting Dustin Lance Black (Oscar-winning "Milk" screenwriter) The fear and courage of publishing that video Homophobic backlash alongside overwhelming support Identity evolution: initially ambiguous, later gay, now queer Marriage to Dustin Lance Black in 2017 Son Robbie Ray Black-Daley born 2018 via surrogacy Rio 2016 bronze - still no gold Dustin's words: "Your son needs to see you win Olympic gold" Training for Tokyo 2020/2021 as a husband and father July 26, 2021: Winning gold with Matty Lee by 1.23 points The iconic quote: "I am a gay man and also an Olympic champion" Message to LGBTQ+ youth: "You can achieve anything" Record 160+ openly LGBTQ+ athletes at Tokyo 2020 Paris 2024 silver medal and Team GB flag bearer Retirement from diving in 2024 <li data-

British diver Tom Daley was thrust onto the world stage at his first Olympic Games in 2008, age 14. What remained hidden from the public was the strain success at a young age put on him. "It was a very lonely period because no one really understood." Daley reflects on his diving career and life in the new documentary Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds (Olympics.com). "Growing up, you think you know everything.... It's only when you look back, you realize you knew absolutely nothing." Daley also had to contend with losing his father and coming out as gay. "It was quite scary to finally, actually, come out. Because I knew that it wasn't just going to be telling my family. There was going to be public opinion." And he recounts being bullied while growing up. "I almost felt guilty for being bullied at school. I'm really grateful and really lucky to be in the position that I'm in, yet I'm having this really rough time." Though revisiting the past was hard, the keen knitter is proud of his documentary. "It would be really cool for my kids to have something to look back on and see what happened in my diving career." Watch this episode with Tom Daley: https://www.newsweek.com/2025/06/27/tom-daley-lonely-times-behind-olympic-successes-2082914.html See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

British diver Tom Daley was just 14 years old when he made his Olympic debut at Beijing 2008. The now five-time Olympic medallist is a household name in the UK and beyond, and is sharing his story in a new Olympic Channel documentary, '1.6 Seconds.' Daley sits down with Olympics.com producer Scott Bregman to discuss the project, as well as reflect on his nearly two-decade-long career in the water - and how he navigated his biggest moments, including coming out as queer, the passing of his father, body image issues and more. Plus, fellow out Olympian Gus Kenworthy shares how Daley inspired him on his own journey. '1.6 Seconds' is now available on Olympics.com for the U.S. audience. The documentary is set for a wider release on 14 June.

This week, Tommy is joined by Tom Daley, one of the greatest divers in the world. Tom’s remarkable journey to becoming a five-time Olympic medalist is captured in the new documentary, TOM DALEY: 1.6 SECONDS. In this doc, he gives us an intimate look at the challenges of growing up in the public eye, facing physical and mental pressures of being his countries big medal hope, tragically losing his father Robert to cancer, coming out in the media, the decision to retire from the competition at the age of 30, and glimpses into his home and family life. Tom is not only a sporting legend, but he is also a champion for important social issues. Today, Tom opens up about that photo from the Olympics that went viral, the pressure that comes with nailing those 1.6 seconds of a dive, who he is without a professional diving career, one of the biggest misconceptions about him, what his relationship with grief is like today, how growing up gay caused him to put other people’s feelings before his own, how one wink face changed the course of his love life, why one misquoted headline led him to create his coming out video on YouTube, the fear his former management placed in him about being an out athlete, his advice for anyone struggling with their identity or sexuality, the struggles he faced with his body image over the course of his career, why he can’t escape the question of if he is really retired, if coaching every interests him in the future, a parenting struggle that he has never shared before, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and review this episode if you enjoyed this conversation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Daley is a legendary British diver – winning 5 Olympic medals throughout the course of his career. This was Tom’s first podcast interview since returning to diving and in it he talks about what drove him to return to the sport after a two year break. A few months after we had this chat, Tom went on to win a 5th Olympic medal at the Paris games alongside Noah Williams in the 10m Synchro. Tom has since retired from diving and has just had a documentary released about his life on Discovery+ titled 1.6 Seconds. Listen to hear Tom share his journey through adversity, including the tragic loss of his father, struggles with bullying, and navigating his sexuality in the public eye. We also discuss the importance of perspective, gratitude, and mindfulness in high-pressure situations. Tom reflects on his early experiences in diving, the challenges he faced during aspects of his career, and how becoming a father has transformed his outlook on life and competition. Discover how Tom turned moments of despair into motivation and the significance of finding joy beyond your sport. Whether you're an athlete or simply seeking inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable insights on resilience, mental health, and the power of community. This is a real honest account from Tom and one which will without doubt inspire many listeners that they can also achieve their goals despite facing significant adversity along the way. Don't forget to rate it, follow and write a review if you enjoy listening. And please share with your friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of the @Monday_mile_series and this week I’m joined by a man who took Paris 2024 Olympics by storm, winning silver in the 10-meter synchro diving with Tom Daley and bronze in the individual @noah_w9 🏊 This week we take a stroll around London and discuss his time at the Olympics, his intense training regime leading up to the games and the immense amount of pressure he felt diving alongside Tom Daley. We chat Hyrox competitions, Iron Man’s, Marathons and even climbing Kilimanjaro – these are just some of the things Noah has been doing post-Olympics. He opens up about how scary it is to think about possibly coming out of a sport that you’ve spent your whole life doing but how he loves to try everything and anything he can! Listen now on all podcast platforms or watch on YouTube🚶 Sponsored by #Michelin CrossClimate tyres https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/tyres/michelin-crossclimate-2

本屆奧運，跳水王子Tom Daley再度挑戰五環殿堂，也讓外界再次看到他在場邊打毛線的萌樣。不過你知道嗎？除了平常紮實訓練之外，編織這回事或許也是奪牌關鍵。基隆長庚醫院精神科醫師陳建鴻指出，透過專心編織，可以讓選手們適度休息放空，也可幫助選手正常發揮。不過，其實很多頂尖選手，都曾經因為心理壓力過大，崩潰退賽。這些時候，運動心理師如何介入，從日常訓練的輔導到上場前的陪伴，也是決定選手表現的關鍵。 跳水王子Tom Daley打毛線成奪牌定心丸? 頂尖選手常陷憂鬱難求助 運動心理師需常相伴 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

After coming out of retirement and winning Silver at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, we revisit a captivating conversation with one of Britain's most recognised athletes, Tom Daley. In this episode, Tom shares his inspiring journey with Jake and Damian, revealing how growing up feeling different had given him the strength to succeed. He opens up about losing his father to cancer in 2011, coming out as gay, having a baby, and becoming a prominent spokesperson for the LGBTQ+ community. Listen in as we learn from Tom Daley's incredible story and the lessons he learned along the way. Listen to the full episode: https://thehighperformanceapp.com/episodes/4a4tZiZJMuAfm5mhLsAdUU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Damian revisits one of his favorite episodes with Tom Daley, an Olympic gold medallist in diving and British television personality. Jake and Damian reflect on what they learned from the conversation with Tom, including the importance of parental support and establishing daily goals. They discuss how Tom’s late father reframed situations positively, such as turning potential failures into achievements. They appreciate how he silently supported Tom without micromanaging or criticizing during difficult moments. Damian also delves into Tom's approach to setting daily goals. He explores how Tom finds satisfaction in small achievements and how bravery plays a role in facing life’s challenges, like dealing with the loss of his father and coming out as gay. This powerful episode provides a valuable lesson for all parents, coaches and individuals about the importance of presence and positive reinforcement, as well as overcoming challenges and adversity. Listen to the full episode with Tom Daley here: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Olympic champion diver turned knitting enthusiast, Tom Daley, for his new podcast series. He is on a mission to explore the benefits of allowing the things we love to guide our lives! Each week, he'll speak to a much loved celebrity about turning passion into purpose, how doing what they love has influenced the way they look at life, and crucially, all the lessons they’ve learned from the highs and lows along the way. They'll also share who has made them with love; the people, places and things that have enabled them to be their truest selves and pursue a life they love. So follow and subscribe to Made With Love now, so you never miss an episode! We can't wait to share our stories and passions with you... Hosted by Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In una puntata dedicata alla mascolinità tossica, Darianna ci ha raccontato la vita del tuffatore britannico Tom Daley per riflettere su quanto sia presente e marcato questo tipo di mascolinità nell'ambiente sporitivo. Tom è un campione di tuffi e di nuoto sincronizzato, ma ha attirato l'attenzione mediatica di tutto il mondo alle olimpiadi di Tokyo 2020 quando le telecamere lo hanno ripreso mentre faceva uncinetto sugli spalti. Questo l'ha subito reso un esempio di lotta contro la mascolinità tossica e gli steoreotipi di genere. Tom Daley è anche stato uno dei primi nuotatori a fare coming out a carriera ancora in corso, dando coraggio così a molti altri sportivi di fare lo stesso. Per sapere molto altro su Tom Daley ascolta qui la puntata

Tom Daley is an Olympic gold medallist diver, a three time World Champion and the first ever British person to win four Olympic diving medals. He's also, for the purposes of this podcast, just such a lovely, joyous person. He joins me to talk about diving failures, choking at the Rio Olympics, anxiety, body image, the curse of perfectionism, parenthood via surrogacy and what knitting has taught him about mistakes (surprisingly profound fyi). Plus: how he persuaded Kate Moss to pose for his GCSE photography project. -- Made with Love, Tom Daley's guide to knitting and crochet, is out now and available to order here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-Love-step-step-award-winning/dp/0008546827 -- How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted and produced by Elizabeth Day. To contact us, email howtofailpod@gmail.com -- Social Media: Elizabeth Day @elizabday How To Fail @howtofailpod Tom Daley @tomdaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices