A post shared by Tom Daley (@tomdaley)Tom Daley’s last Olympic Games were perfect. The iconic athlete won silver with a triumphant performance in the men’s 10-meter synchronized diving, and our hearts with his adorable shenanigans.
And the best part is, he was able to share the experience with his family. Daley announced his retirement Monday, shortly after returning to the U.K.
The 30-year-old captured his fifth medal in five Olympics, alongside his partner Noah Williams. Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.In an interview with the BBC, Daley could barely contain himself.
The all-time great was holding back tears, overwhelmed with emotion. “It’s hard to talk about. It’s very hard to talk about.