British Champion Diver Tom Daley Retires
Five-Time Olympic Medalist Decides to Hang Up His Speedo
In Olympic news, the day after the Paris Summer Games ended, one of the greats of his sport has called it a career, Five-time Olympic medalist Tom Daley of Great Britain announced his retirement from the sport of diving. Tom Daley retires is a phrase echoing through the world of diving as fans and athletes alike reflect on his incredible journey.
This is an emotional watch!
Tom Daley spoke to the BBC moments after announcing he will retire from diving. #BBCOlympics #Olympics #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/hZfHABBpN0
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 12, 2024
Daley Reflects on His Final Dive and the Fulfillment of a Legendary Career
“I’m really happy with how everything’s gone” an emotional Daley told the BBC’s Meghan Owen as Team GB arrived back in London from Paris. “It’s always hard when you say goodbye to your sport. Lots of things to process, but I think it’s the right time. This year felt like such a bonus and I got to compete in front of my family, my kids. I got to be flagbearer. So yeah, bucket list ticked off on every occasion. Tom Daley retires at a moment when he feels fulfilled, having checked off all his career goals.”
“I want to be with my family. I’m really excited to be able to spend some time with them and just be able to feel a bit normal for a couple of days.” There was time for fun in France, too, as Daley led the Great Britain divers in a Speedo dance. The diving community will dearly miss him, but Tom Daley retires knowing he has left an indelible mark on the sport.
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Daley was moved before the Paris Olympics, posting on what the opportunity to dive again on the biggest international platform meant.
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How great was Daley’s diving career?
Per his Wiki page:
He won the silver medal in the men’s synchronized 10-meter at the 2024 Olympics, making him the first British diver to win 5 Olympic medals. Daley also competes in team events, winning the inaugural mixed team World title in 2015, and repeating the win in 2024, his fourth World title in all. He is an Olympic champion, a 4-time World Champion, a 2-time junior World Champion, a 5-time European champion, and a 4-time Commonwealth champion.
Talk about an Olympic champion. This tweet sums up an amazing career.
“It’s the end of the era” but “it feels like the right time,” says an emotional Tom Daley after announcing his retirement.
🇬🇧’s diving 🐐 leaves the sport with:
Olympic 🥇🥈🥉🥉🥉
World 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥈🥈🥉🥉
Euro 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥈🥈🥈
Commonwealth 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥈 pic.twitter.com/gBbOf6fd35— Nick Hope – the athlete’s journalist (@NickHopeTV) August 12, 2024
“It was emotional at the end, up there on the platform, knowing it was going to be my last competitive dive” Daley told Vogue. “But I have to make the decision at some point, and it feels like the right time. Tom Daley retires at the peak of his sport, leaving behind a legacy that will inspire future generations.”
| Event | Medals |
| Olympic | 🥇🥈🥈🥉🥉🥉 |
| World | 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥈🥈🥉🥉 |
| Euro | 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥈🥈🥈 |
| Commonwealth | 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥈 |
