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Tom Daley
Tom Daley is a popular British Olympic 2008 medal holder in the sport of Diving. He will be competing in the London 2012 Olympic Games. Any questions about Tom Daley's life should be put in this category.
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It was quite hard for him at his former school because he got bullied.
How was Tom Daley inspired at the Beijing 2008 Olympics?
Courage in carrying on after his Dad died last year. His Dad went everywhere with him and protected him. Determination in his training schedule and amount of competitions entered. Excellence in his results and awards achieved so far.
Who was Tom Daleys mum and dad called?
His mum's name is Debbie Daley and his dad's name was Robert Daley
What type of clothing does Tom Daley wear when diving?
Tom wears very little clothing when diving, just a pair of Speedo swim briefs.
When did Tom Daley learn to swim?
Tom learnt to swim as a 3-year-old.
He started diving when he was 7 years old at his local diving club in Plymouth.
Tom first became noticed for his competing when he was 9-years-old. He competed for Great Britain in the 2008 Summer Olympics at 14-years-old.
What is Tom Daley's profession?
Tom Daley is an 18 year old diver from Great Britain who specialises in the Men's 10m platform event. He is the 2nd youngest British Olympian of all time, behind the 13 year old rower, Kenny Lester. He came 7th in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and then went on to win the World title in 2009 and the European title. In 2010, Tom won 2 gold medals in the Commonwealth Games, 1 in the individual and one with his synchro partner at the time, Max brick. In the London 2012 Olympic Games, Tom placed 3rd in the Men's 10m platform individual event. He currently holds the British title and pointscoring record, as well as the European title.
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No, Tom Daley announced in December 2013 that he is in a relationship.
What inspired Tom Daley to become a diver?
At the age of 7 Tom was inspired by the high divers at his swimming club in Plymouth.
Has Tom Daley always wanted to be a diver?
Tom Does miss some schooling because of his diving but he takes home schooling work with him to study when away. He also takes lessons when students are on holidays and crams in as much studying as possible when he can. He has taken his A levels in 2011 with many A grades and is taking more A levels this coming year. He is very well educated.
What did Tom Daley win in the 2012 Olympics?
September 2003 in Southampton, UK, at 9-years-old he won Gold in 1m, 3m and platform events. This is where it all started for him, the rest is history.
Tom also won a gold medal at the 2008 European Championships in the 10 metre platform dive. He was 15 at the time of his performance.
Which events was Tom Daley competing in at the 2008 Olympic Games?
Tom was competing in various diving events.
What relation does Tom Daley have with tonia couch?
They are friends. Come on Tonia is 23 years old and Tom is 18. He said it himself he doesn't want a serious relationship until after London 2012 (When he is older) and Tonia already has a boyfriend named Chad. Tonia is a bit of a big sister & mentor to Tom.
They also both come from Plymouth.
It's not uncommon in professional/high-level swimming or diving to do so, though it is more common for swimmers than divers. Smooth legs decrease friction and resistance when swimming, which allows swimmers to move faster when competing, although the difference in time is very small.
Also regular prolonged exposure to the chlorine and other chemicals found in pools can deter hair growth.
Tom does not shave his legs as you can see in any of the close-up images of him. Speed through the water has no bearing on Diving.
How many gold medals has Tom Daley won in the Olympics?
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, he has not won an Olympic medal.
His only Olympic appearance was at the 2008 Games where he finished 7th in platform diving and 8th in synchronized platform diving.
Tom trains every day by diving into the pool. He has different twists and turns, somersaults and heights to dive. He also uses a trampoline to practise when not in the pool.
What does Tom Daley have for breakfast lunch or dinner?
Tom eats the same diet as most people do. He eats carefully and healthily whilst training and in competitions because he wants to keep his weight and muscles on a par. When he has finished a competition he enjoys himself by eating unhealthily ! He likes what most of us do, Bangers and Mash, Curry, fish and Chips, pizza, Ice Cream.
How many brothers does Tom Daley have?
Yes, two younger brothers One named William (14) and one named Ben (11). No sisters.
