Tom Daley Announces His Retirement.

[Robbie]

Five time Olympian & five time Medalist, Tom Daley has announced his retirement from Diving.

Thanks for all that you have done Tom for British Diving.

 

[Robbie]

An emotional Tom Daley talks to the BBC after his retirement was announced.

 

[Fan of Big Tone]

Retired at his age! Blimey I wish I could have retired that early. 

[Robbie]

55 minutes ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

Retired at his age! Blimey I wish I could have retired that early. 

BBC or Sky Sports career next up I would guess. These sporting icons always seem to get a job as a pundit.

[Fan of Big Tone]

13 minutes ago, Robbie said:

BBC or Sky Sports career next up I would guess. These sporting icons always seem to get a job as a pundit.

Or I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, Strictly Come Dancing etc.

[CliftonMagpie]

If he hasn’t already, he could become a podcaster and YouTube personality. Many ex-sports athletes are doing this because they can work less and spend more time doing what they love. Tom is a nice guy. I hated all the issues in his career early on over his sexuality. I hope he enjoys retirement.

[Blake]

One of the best divers we’ve ever seen, maybe he’ll coach football players on how to convincingly flop to the floor and avoid getting carded! He deserves to enjoy his retirement; he’s done a lot for Team GB.

[Fozzy]

Thank heavens he is, sick and tired of my wife admiring his body!

In all seriousness I wish him well, he has always come across as a really nice guy and fully deserved the plaudits he has received over the years.
 

 

[Chris]

I found him a little annoying when he burst onto the TV screens with his feats in diving. No question, he had talent, but the media swept him up and made such a big thing of him. By the time sexuality was being attacked, I felt sorry for him. The thing I found annoying, it wasn't him as such - it was how everyone wanted him to appear, have his views heard and just very over the top behaviour.

I think when he was younger, the attention might have been a buzz to him and I wished he had been better protected.

It's good it didn't cause any issues to his career, but I imagine it would have taken its toll on him personally. I remember the mixed feelings I have towards the UK media, a curious blend of love and hate. Some of the TV ads he has done over the years, have been witty and funny. I think some of it, he took to having digs back at his critiques.

I wish him all the best in his retirement, I hope he continues to be involved with children's swimming and making appearances at schools.

[upthepies]

I wonder how much the sport has taken a toll on him. The training is relentless, and repeatedly diving into water might not be the best activity. He’s done superbly, so I wish him well.

[Countyman]

One of the best divers, it’s sad to see Tom Daley retire from the sport. He’s always worked hard, so I hope he enjoys his time away from it.