Daley Thompson: The toughest competitor

Daley Thompson set off from the blocks of prejudice and poverty to become the greatest British decathlete ever.
Daley never had things easy: He grew up in a single parent home, his mother working several jobs to support the family. Prejudice and poverty were a way of life in his neighbourhood of Notting Hill. While training, he couldn’t afford accommodation, so he slept at the training grounds
Daley fought tooth and nail to be the greatest, and he succeeded against all odds. He is now mentoring the next generation of sportsmen and women, passing on his knowledge and dedication to brilliance.
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[@sharonhyde7735]

DaleyThompson, he is like Torvill and Dean! Never get another like him/them! Most amazing of all athletes! 🎉

[@stephenbarlow2493]

I was at school with Daley, or Francis as he as called back then, and even in the same class, about 7-8 kids, although he was nearly 2 years older. He was an outstanding all round athlete, footballer, although like most sprinters not so keen on distance running. He used to be able to clear the whole school long jump pit. Very few people know what a tough life, he really had, the same with many at Farney Close School.

[@daynerpotter9514]

You'll always be the best Daley ❤️

[@richardnorthcott907]

I generally don't watch a full ad on KZbin but when I saw this from Daley Thompson (and Bridgestone) I stopped - Daley has for me always epitomised what a great athlete is. I watched, hoping there was no identity politics, there was none. This has inspiring message for all. Well done and thank you.

[@thedigitalemotion]

Daley Thompson was part of my childhood growing up. He was (is) a legend. I remember playing the video games in the 80s, Daley Thompson’s decathlon on the Commodore 64 with my friends. In my late 40s now and this guy still is one of my heroes.

[@scoop0122]

Superman. The Greatest Athlete ever xx

[@darrenbleech]

Biggest inspiration in athletics ever

[@carlhartwell7978]

A great Olympic Champion from a time before the oppression olympics. Well done Daley and well done Bridgestone.

[@shellyad100]

Daley Thompson was my Idol and still is.One time greatest athlete out of the whole world.Very likable lad with that cheeky personally that he had haha..Who remembers that tee shirt about the world's second greatest athlete hahaha 🤣

[@Johnmell100]

Truly an amazing athlete.

[@martinwolf1029]

Legend.

[@nickwatkins5321]

Best competitor GB has ever had

[@Chrishagen]

What an inspiration he is.

[@paulwilliams8389]

Britain's greatest ever sportsman. Full stop.

[@Chris12051996]

Insane stuff🔥🔥

[@sultanjaksel9624]

first time i knew "daley thompson" name is from a british computer game on the zx spectrum platform.. back in 1986..

[@Chrishagen]

Hours spent playing that as a kid. Trying to get the cassette player to load it was a nightmare. Obliterated my zx spectrum keyboard "running" on it though!

[@Badlighter]

Lord Thompson

[@puressenceuk35]

Legend

[@rob77793eleven]

The GOAT!

[@lyndaoakley4761]

Should have had a knighthood along with Linford Christie

[@sultanjaksel9624]

nothing hill in 2020 is a rather posh neighbourhood now..

[@charlesalvarez3405]

🇨🇴💪🇬🇧

[@tonylove6199]

..FANTASTIC ATHLETE...WHAT A PURE PLEASURE IT WAS WATCHING HIM AND SUPPORTING HIM DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES...A TRUE LEGEND AND AN INSPIRATION TO ALL YOUNG YOUTHS OUT THERE BACK IN THE DAY...NOTHING BUT ADMIRATION AND RESPECT FOR THIS MAN...GOD BLESS YOU DALEY THOMPSON...🙏❤🙏