Tom Daley | Full Address and Q&A | Oxford Union

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Tom Daley is a British diver. Tom Daley specialises in the 10-metre platform event and is a double World champion in the event; he won the 2009 FINA World Championship in the individual event at the age of 15, before regaining it in 2017. He was the 2012 Olympic bronze medalist in the event.
Daley also competes in synchronised and team events. In 2015, he partnered Rebecca Gallantree to the inaugural mixed team World title, while in 2016 he won a second Olympic bronze in the men's synchronised 10 metre platform, with Daniel Goodfellow. In 2017, he won World silver with Grace Reid in the mixed 3 metre springboard synchronised event.
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[@Glen-qh5xq]

I'm writing this after Tom and Noah won the Silver Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. I'm a 67 year old straight American man who for some reason has been fascinated with Tom's career and life. This particular interview was the best I've ever seen. His insight into life is far beyond his years. Watching him dive this year, with Lance and their two boys, Robbie and Phoenix cheering him on was a demonstration of pure love. I'm sure his Dad Rob is smiling down from Heaven.

[@lisafortune7019]

Now that he announced his retirement from diving I hope he does some motivational speaking

[@LoveonTour4ever]

I think everyone needs a Tom Daley in their life. So positive, so kind and supportive, so genuine and transparent in all he does… honestly I think we all need a best friend like him. He’s achieved so much in his career so far, but never has he forgotten who he is or where he came from. Tom is as grounded and as humble as they come, and I really love that about him. A rare and precious gem for sure! x❤x

[@jimwilloughby]

What's really cool about Tom speaking at Oxford Union is that his husband, Lance has spoken there also. I wonder how many couples can say that.

[@amruthsrao2287]

That is interesting to note. You should check out the address by Arundhati Katju and Menaka Guruswamy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y33TZ3tqjr6BY80

[@emiliasanchez3637]

When do we get a glimpse of Lance? Do you have the timestamp?

[@leslieshand4509]

@@emiliasanchez3637 around the 38 minute

[@carolynneal102]

@@emiliasanchez3637 when the man in the audience asks the first question ,Lance is behind him

[@emiliasanchez3637]

@@leslieshand4509 thanks!

[@PJTheJet]

Tom personifies so positively the younger generation, showing that you can be in the same time high level athlete, youtuber, openly gay... and being liked and respected as such. Definitely inspiring !

[@techtipsuk]

Pierre-Jean Faltot impersonates?

[@LeoCloma]

I believe that he meant "personifies."

[@techtipsuk]

Leo Cloma that makes more sense

[@PJTheJet]

Thanks

[@elingrome5853]

Bro, believe me... we had openly gay people in the 80s... its not a big deal.

[@tanzmaus_akanka0381]

Started tearing up when he talked about his dad 😞❤️ And now he‘s a dad himself with little robbie and lance forming a family 😍❤️

[@kennethgoldsmith3851]

I watched this after he won gold. His determination and his dad guided him to that gold. Tom Dailey is the world champion

[@elliotames2280]

He's, quite simply, so very special.. Hard not to love him!!

[@kristijantsar2444]

So true. Word by word.

[@rogergeorgeclark3672]

An extraordinary speech delivered without a note before a most demanding university audience. They don't come more difficult than Oxford undergraduates and Tom holds them spellbound! How many young people can do that?

[@chrish12345]

this is nonsense, Oxford invites on any old idiot these days as long as they have been on the front page of the Sun or the latest episode of 'My Nude Ass', but yes Daley does a great job here.

[@elingrome5853]

@@chrish12345 :D not wrong

[@timetostack4649]

This young man is mastering the art of living his true self! Bravo Tom! Please, always be you! Of the billions of rays of sunshine, your one ray shines on so many.

[@fiesty161]

Tom is always the same where ever he is. What you see is what you get.

[@jaydee8872]

Outstanding talk, Tom. Articulate, funny, sincere, humble. A real champ

[@magtazeum4071]

I’m here after he won Olympic gold 🥇 at Tokyo Olympics ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Tom the golden boy ♥️♥️

[@stephenlockwood2516]

I don't know where I have been, I knew Tom had come out but never really paid much attention or followed him. Then I saw him win the gold medal at the Olympics and when I saw him accept the medal and saw the tears in his eyes I was like wow. Then I started watching his videos and saw what a true inspiration he really is. He has given me a new perspective on life with his positive outlook on everything. Thank you for your motivation when I am at my lowest point in life. You have truly made a difference in my life. Thank you sir.

[@sequoiasempervirens6499]

Have you seen Tom's husband's speech at Oxford? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rF66mp5om6mJeM0&ab_channel=OxfordUnion

[@TemuulTK]

He is absolutely brilliant. What an incredible man.

[@rachelyay2572]

I love how lance was at the back just looking at Tom like such a proud Husband !! The love in his eyes were so obvious

[@mark_c28]

When is Lance in the back

[@paulybarr]

@@mark_c28 Behind the questioner at 38.02

[@mrduuud]

@@paulybarr thanks. There is also a Lance lookalike in the front row on the left up the front.

[@davidlogan4329]

Tom proves yet again that a university education is not the only path for all young people. He has succeeded beautifully in life without one. The fact that he is invited to speak at Oxford is proof of this. Well done, Tom. Follow your hopes and dreams always.

[@TyroneBeiron]

Wow. He and Matty Lee just won the Gold in Tokyo 2020 in July 2021. I wonder why this talk isn't being shared with more youth...

[@PK-fb1kp]

Also one more bronze yesterday

[@OlMossBack]

Thank God for Tom Daley. And thank you, Tom Daley for sharing yourself with us. May you have a long, enjoyable life -- however, you choose to define that.

[@saxxinho]

Outstanding delivery, Tom. What a gift to mankind! Thank you for being you.

[@jphd81]

Nice speech, and full of humor. I like when Tom said at 39:42 "Diving is a pretty gay sport, realy". Hilarious !!!

[@gabumonboys]

Are Tom and Lance just full on orators now? What a fucking power couple.

[@jkpanigel4896]

He is so freaking adorable.

[@michaelgask]

Tom Daley, you're such a great role model. 🙏🏻

[@skrattardu20]

1:14 so spot on. I'm totally aware that we would eventually died when the time comes. But my parents are my hero, my everything. The best thing that ever happened to me. I surely need to cherish the moments with them while they're still here. Tom Daley, you are very inspiring, your parents raised you well. Your dad will always be proud of you💜

[@robbo9566]

Just found this having read Tom's story on the BBC news app, what he has gone through in his short life and now being the most decorated British diver, you have to admire him, time he was recognised more, MBE or OBE, or better still be Sir Tom Daley

[@rosepetal34]

OBE now

[@Ania-kl9dv]

The story of the lessons that Tom’s dad thought him resonated so much with me. Tom - Thank you for so explicitly talking about how you interpreted and learned from that.

[@edtrafidlo1029]

Thank you, Tom, for having the courage in this public forum to be real, to be honest and mostly, to be YOU!! ..... No airs or pretensions in a setting that might seem to make that sort of thing seem almost obligatory ---- Just the message, "To thine own self be true." .... We are are ALL originals - no two fingerprints EVER match - ..... Your personal CONTINUING story of self discovery, self worth and self fulfillment could not be a more convincing example of these ideas .... Looking forward to your next talk!!

[@souvaryrowe5770]

the fact that i’m watching this literally a year later in 2019 the day after i watched lance’s address at the same place i love them

[@nianpeng]

This is Me I am here doing the same a year after you :)

[@loveiseverything690]

Love his honesty he’s really adorable

[@pppmanly]

Tom was very charming and intelligent in his address and Q&A.

[@brandismith9050]

I LOVE ❤️ Tom and Lance. They are so lovely. GOD BLESS

[@diviandrycardona1872]

It was great that Lance was there supporting Tom

[@teresaellis1429]

Great job Tom!! I'm sure being late was a little nerve wracking but you pulled it off.

[@starvoyager523]

Tom is such an inspiration! Love this guy.

[@finacahya7476]

He is an athlete but looks how he delivers the message and speech like he's a pro speaker

[@satyavrattiwari7810]

I have tears rolling down my cheeks listening his story ! Tom is a very very generous man ❤️

[@wren9463]

Tom's father also gifted Tom with his lovely sense of humor

[@JaneDoe-em7zi]

Ikr, lol, he's so funny. 😄👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@tyronedeere]

It was very inspirational to listen to both Tom and Lance telling their story of life and love on Oxford Union speeches of 3 years ago. Both are such accomplished speakers.

[@JohnBullard-ve8wu]

Absolutely inspirational. Very , very poignant and real. How blessed you were to have the blessing of unconditional love in your life from your Dad. That role model in your life helped you to recognize the real deal when you encountered it in your husband. Keep shining.

[@shawntyler3744]

fantastic speech Tom .

[@catherinewalls6647]

Tom this was lovely to watch your an excellent public speaker

[@robertbottorff763]

I have such respect for you. The way you live your life and are so open and honest. I'm so happy you found Lance and pray you have a wonderful life, you deserve it.

[@yoyoj6092]

38:02 Lance sits in the back!! Awww

[@deborahjames6727]

I am in Brisbane but I am from the UK and I am knitting because I pulled a tendon off the bone in schoolsport when my year 2/3 special needs kids were running and I was in the relay race with staff and students and slipped on wet grass so I am making jackets for my own 4 children’s dogs 3 of whom are in Melbourne cold rescue greyhound and a whippet keeps me busy as I just got out of hospital . I loved watching your diving from my hospital bed well done you are an inspiration to so many. Love Debbie

[@spandanashetty6351]

You are an amazing human being Debbie! I hope you get well soon! Sending all the love your way

[@Alecexoloringtheworld]

Love this guy forever 💗

[@mryamissa3930]

Proud of him 👏🏻💘

[@reneprivatemail.3303]

BRAVO he is truly a hero .... same thoughts.​

[@rugguer]

Rene short curious how is he a hero, caregiver nurse fire police military doctor mothers fathers those are heros,

[@janicereidlinger9957]

Respect. My heart is full.

[@SuperSoniaf]

powerful speech by him and lance, as married couple is quite interesting to be there and perform a speech. Their children are going to be either blessed because they will inherite sport and academic achievement or they will feel the pressure and be overshadowed by their fathers.

[@ValenCabot]

Great great great great speech and answers 👏👏👏👏

[@DorEnErnil]

"...if it all goes tits up, there's cheesecake." I might get this as a tattoo. Words to live by!

[@onaspectrum4534]

Can someone put a time where he said that please so i don't have to watch the whole thing x

[@daniellerobertson2079]

47:37

[@sophiegeppert]

Thank you!!!

[@ennis3324]

I m very energetic when I listen while he is speaking 👌

[@xStarzx100]

"At the end of the day, if it all goes tits up, there's cheesecake" 😂💜

[@darylpenner5763]

I have much more respect for this man. What a fantastic son. What a fantastic husband. What a fantastic father. What a fantastic athlete. However, a dixie horn may not be my taste. But i wouldn't mind embarassing you with Beethoven's 5th or or a basso profundo Aaaoooga!!!😘

[@Cherry-1102_]

38:00 Lance!!!!

[@davidcoria9264]

Tom , You did a good job! Well done 👏

[@clarehughes1543]

Lovely speech Tom

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

he loved his Dad so much

[@gracebroadley707]

Loved this!!💫

[@notahandle109]

Well Tom.. you are an inpiration... no matter what you say... I am confident that you will represent human kind in a postive manner... and you willl always consider the struggle that LGTBQ people encounter every day... we are just normal people, just like everyone else... a positive voice like yours is so comforting..

[@markpotterton5393]

Good show Tom!

[@juliaunger913]

KING.

[@JonEstillore]

[@nigel8499]

Very eloquent.

[@lelandpeck4585]

very interesting. thanks, Tom for being honest and real!!

[@mohammedmoh2359]

love you so much Tom , you are so smart and funny guy

[@carolinedahlhoff6405]

This made me cry

[@dancoll8166]

Tom, I always liked your vlogs. Thank you for sharing this offering with us, I now have a greater respect for you. Thank you!

[@leonardocelis8883]

Tom is an inspiration for everybody. I am proud of him and what he represents for the LGBT community. He's an incredible human being.

[@scastillocarrillo]

😁 Excellent presentation Tom!

[@marbellaperez300]

Love it! 💪

[@quintero69]

Empzé viendo los canales de ejercicio de Tom Daley y terminé viendo sus otros canales en KZbin en los que este tipo está. La verdad que es de admirar todo lo que hace por la comunidad gay. Tom, eres una inspiración para todos. Muy jóven para hacer todo lo que ha hecho: deportista, gimnasta Olimpico, medallista Olímpico, instructor de ejercicios, ya casado con alguien maravilloso... etc. Es una inspiración total!!.

[@michelledelaney5132]

Such a lovely guy 💖

[@nicholasbarry2392]

Tom Daley you are a woundfull person and who I look up to just carry on and keep what you have done and don't look back what more you can do Yours sincerely nicholas Barry

[@CharlesStanton-bv6is]

Really wise comments, Tom. Thanks.

[@clickclackbadabingbadaboom3738]

thank you for being honest

[@juliancorlett2839]

Tom is his usual open, transparent and authentic self

[@danielmontiel5876]

Great Guy Great Job!!!!!

[@lisa8369]

Such a great guy. Love him.

[@tomross1458]

That was extraordinary. My coming out stories seem so feeble compared to what you went through. I really do admire you. Congratulations on life!

[@peterwinkler3570]

Tom Ross: I have a hunch you deserve more credit than you're giving yourself. Your coming out may have been less dramatic and public than Daley's. Mine too. But we still mustered the courage and integrity to step from the shadows into the light, to be our authentic selves. And that's what really counts!

[@tiggertheincineroar5515]

So inspirational.

[@eca2998]

Such an inspiration!

[@corpo_ethereal2744]

Great athlete, great speech. Congratulations on your 2020 Olympic win, Tom.

[@saturated3821]

At the end of the day, if all goes tits up, there's cheesecake. Words to live by!

[@louiseharvey2800]

A great watch Tom. Brilliant speech x

[@rafaeljr.lealsantiago3827]

YOUR DAD IS VERY PROUD OF YOU IN HEAVEN. CONGRATULATIONS THOMAS DALEY!

[@millyoboyle7416]

Such a good delivery into the pool

[@vicb5098]

so articulate, Tom. I will NEVER forget watching Tom in the stands watching the other divers, 2012 olympics. When his hand flew to his mouth in response to a divers performance, I said to myself uh oh, he is such a handsome gay man.

[@darlenenickerson1713]

That was amazing!✌❤

[@jerry4865]

I am a gay man and I born in a country where being gay is a crime, this is the first time I feel extremely ashamed by my country

[@nickoxborrow5175]

He’s a lovely guy

[@markstevens9660]

What a star ⭐️ …. I couldn’t do this now and I could be Tom’s dad ( not literally …😉 ) … no nerves or notes !! 🥵

[@rozhector1361]

Good speech Tom , really enjoyable. Lovely to hear you talking about your dad, I remember the documentary,( wow till you mentioned it I had forgotten that we had watched you growing up.p That seems so long ago) with your dad and and the time he climbed up the ladder outside your bedroom window (he was nuts) that really made me laugh. And when he used to support you at competitions , be so proud of uou all those lovely hugs he used to give you. So funny . I

[@stevenccollins-gmail6480]

Excellent video Tom .. wish I had had your courage when I was your age to come out and marry a man as fine as Lance! .. Keep sharing the story ..

[@charless.sturdivant]

Good job Tom keep up the fine work.🏳‍🌈💜💜

[@aarynsasmr2558]

Did anyone else see lance on the back watching like a proud parent 😍😍😍😍😍

[@teresaellis1429]

Aaryn's ASMR Proud husband. Not parent. Big difference.

[@gazpen1978]

no he was at the back watching like a proud husband get it right

[@jamesspangler4796]

Yes, Lance was a proud husband, not father. Ageism is still, unfortunately, alive and well.

[@gazpen1978]

Ab Abmed grow up neither were the bride they were both grooms and now both husbands

[@MantaRayOfDoom]

Umm no, don't work that way, one have to be the princess, usually the power top plays the role of husband, if there's two power tops they will end up in a cockfight, so the relationship can't last.

[@emdrmt28]

You have good memories of your dad.

[@ratshatecheese9466]

Yes Tom

[@newfoundland3238]

Totally agree the gay community needs to support each other so many in the community are suffering around the world.Nothing is written in stone,fight hard for gay rights

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

love him so much