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My Take
Tom Daley is one of the most quietly remarkable athletes of his generation. A world champion at fifteen, he then endured years of near-misses before finally claiming Olympic gold in Tokyo, and that persistence alone earns my respect. But what makes him special is the whole picture: openly being himself, knitting poolside in a way that delighted the world, building a media career, and earning an OBE. He blends elite competitive grit with disarming warmth and authenticity. I think he reshaped what a public-facing athlete can be, and he did it entirely on his own terms.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Daley
- Name (Japanese)
- トマス・デイリー
- Reading
- とます・でいりー
- Born
- May 21, 1994 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- Plymouth, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 178 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- competitive diver / YouTuber / television producer / swimmer / knitter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Eggbuckland Community College
Awards & achievements
- 2022 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Daley born?
Born May 21, 1994 (age 32).
Where is Tom Daley from?
Tom Daley is from Plymouth, United Kingdom.
What does Tom Daley do?
Tom Daley works as competitive diver, YouTuber, television producer, swimmer, knitter.
How tall is Tom Daley?
Tom Daley is 178 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.