Tom Daley just took home a silver medal in Paris… and it was so emotional, as he achieved this feat in front of his beloved husband and children!
The 30-year-old diver took second place for Team Great Britain in the men’s 10m synchronized platform on Monday – and his husband, Dustin Lance Blackand her 6- and 1-year-olds had front-row seats to it all.
“It’s very exciting for the family.” 🥹
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The Daley family were seen celebrating wildly as the water wizard took to the podium alongside his partner, Noah Williams — and after the W, Lance Black couldn’t be happier.
“(Daley’s children) just watching him dive today was pretty special,” Lance Black said. “The fact that he just won the only medal he’s never won before, my God, what a day!”
Lance Black went on to say that it was very emotional for the family as they saw firsthand the hard work and dedication Daley put into winning his fifth Olympic medal.
While Talking with BBC Sport… Daley said it was his eldest son who convinced him to continue diving after winning gold and bronze medals in 2021.
“So to be here,” he said, “immersing myself in Paris, in front of my son, who’s there, who asked me to come back, is so special and completes the package.”
“Now I have one of every color.”
During an interview with BBC Sport after the event, Daley was asked about his future and whether he will give the podium another shot in 2028. It seems his son Phoenix I didn’t want him to make a rash decision… since he threw the juice bottle on the floor in the middle of the interview!!!
Tom Daley’s son throwing a glass of juice at him while he’s on TV 😂
Daley (tried to) answer a question about his future in diving…#Paris2024 #Olympics #BBCOlympics photo.twitter.com/VRc5wz2pRE
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“Phoenix is trying to kill people by throwing his juice cup at them,” Daley said.
As Daley celebrated the presence of his family in the stands… it was an emotional moment for him and his diving partner Williams — as they reflected on the passing of their diving coach, Dave Jenkins — who passed away in October 2021.