Tom Daley: Diving for Britain - BBC One

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Tom Daley: Diving for Britain - BBC One - 23/07/2012
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[@kentanakai5173]

Watching this after he won gold with Matty in Tokyo 2020 makes me so emotional. Congrats Tom and all of his family. His dad must be so proud with his big kind smile ☺️

[@CoriGowins]

Five minutes in and I’m already crying because his father is about to get his first grand child and Tom did win an Olympic medal. Even though he’s gone I know he’s still watching over Tom. I’m not even British and I’m obsessed with this guy ❤️❤️ love him and Lance!

[@DinGrogu16]

And now he has a gold medal 😊

[@voiletwhitehorse]

This is really touching .This young man has done his family and his nation proud .And he seems so down to earth .I wish him all the luck with his diving .

[@ericisaksen1595]

Tom and Lance,an awesome couple, I've followed you a couple years now, Love you both. Tom has dad's eyes,and mom's lovely smile..God bless you guys,from NY. to London, best wishes always

[@enyabrooks3248]

crying so much and he's not even my dad RIP

[@lilylooloo1123]

Same ;(

[@sarapetizzi8537]

It makes me so sad that his dad could never see him getting married and be the world champion.

[@kikib8812]

😣really devastating. His father was a generous kind man. RIP

[@kevinhoward9593]

I mean his Husband is probably 5 years older then his dad so. idk why a 21 year old would marry someone 48 that's weird. what would they possibly have in common? My sister is 40 and has a daughter that is his age. so its just odd.

[@Cakey-nf8gc]

@Kevin Howard ... Tom’s husband isn’t 48.

[@kevinhoward9593]

@@Cakey-nf8gc its still odd marrying someone twice your age. He married someone his mothers age.

[@Cakey-nf8gc]

@Kevin Howard so? It’s not your life and it doesn’t affect you in any way at all. Who are you to judge something that has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with you? Like seriously, why do you bother? What are you getting out of it? They are two consenting adults in love, that’s all that should matter. Please, stop judging people and focus on your own life. ,

[@gggames2222]

"You give way to the right you nob" - Tom Daley

[@jenniferbrook8645]

Tom, you really are an inspiration to us all. RIP Rob Daley. We will always remember you.

[@bethanygallagher7487]

wow this made me cry so much and put my life into perspective. He's been through so much and still maintained his grades at school. Such an inspiration and his Dad will be so so proud of him

[@emvictoria.j]

Your so supportive of your friends and family. Your dad would be so proud of you, he's smiling at you everyday xx

[@Derrako]

I think I'm going to be sick....

[@sandraangeon7028]

Emily Jone

[@DinGrogu16]

Cancer is a b*****d. I went through it with my mum when I was 17. Luckily she beat it. I'm still very grateful every single day. ❤

[@davebeveridge7443]

Fantastic Tom Daley, your Dad is looking down on you and I think you have made him proud of his son, keep on doing whAt you know best, Diving and your future with Dustin.

[@thecoolofrilke]

Forever rooting for Tom Daley.

[@kelelithabane2849]

Love and miss Rob Daley even though I don't know him😍😍😍

[@Mr3239202]

Rob would be proud - olympic champion!

[@nippyhoustonfan2357]

He's such a strong, driven, down to earth young fella. Your family is beautiful, Tom. Best wishes from Australia. :)

[@fernedwards6244]

same here! everyone is jus tlike "omg tom daley is so fit" well thats not what a 'fan' is! i follow everything tom does, i get nervous when he is diving, i cheer a at the TV when he does well and try give my support through fb and twitter and i wish him the best of luck, when he won Olympic bronze i tweeted him saying "i can't say how PROUD i am Tom you deserve EVERYTHING! your an inspiration and a hero x the effort & training has paid off" cos i am a true fan and will always be there for tom x

[@CynthiaftMJ]

so sad :( Rob was the best dad ever i wish i had a dad like him Tom and his dad are the most inspirational persons on this earth RIP Robert Daley 2 years

[@xpayne2908]

he's not just good looking. many girls follow him just because of this. but he's also an awesome diver and a very strong guy. he deserves everything. i love you, tom :) x

[@danielleyablonovskiy5350]

Cried so much! You are such an inspiration! Just an amazing all around. Praying for a gold medal in rio 2016 from 🇺🇸

[@icepalmhearthgold338]

Apparently he got bronze, but I'm proud that he had medal and the hardship will never be forgotten.

[@helenneufeld4350]

My dad had cancer for 3 years. And in 2009, he pasted away He a tumour in his leg and one in his brain. I was 9. I know what hes going through and nobody should have to deal with that kind of stuff. R.I.P Rob Daley

[@venuskyia]

only 3 minutes in and im in tears and now toms got the gold medal.

[@charlieairsoftandbaseballc3330]

Tom I watch ur videos none stop and u have inspired me to never give up in my dives. For the past 2 years I have been in 1st place for allstars in diving in 9-10 and going to be 11-12

[@melaniebuford]

Watching this made me realized I never had the emotional support I yearned for in my life with my career. When my father became bedridden, at the beginning I had to put my career first to avoid getting a job and I was ridiculed for doing so. What’s changed was that I had a role in dinner theatre and getting offers. My career is very important to me and I don’t need validation to keep going but emotional support from family goes a LONG WAY. Never had it from my father and to this day he still thinks I’m supposed to quit my dreams for him. Not happening. Sometimes, your dreams comes before family. To see Tom’s dad there after horrific diagnosis - that’s a real father. That’s unconditional love. He’s watching over you, Tom ❤️

[@megancadman3513]

Jo could watch this 10000 times and not get bored!

[@AliceKho]

this was really sad wtf im actaully crying😢

[@popgurl14]

I've never cried so much watching a video. my dad died of cancer to & i know it's really hard to lose your family member especially your parent . people always ask me why don't you cry or have a sad face when we talk about your dad & i always respond my dad wouldn't want me to cry all the time he would want me to be strong but there is times where it hits me ! TOM your a great person win a medal or not i will always be proud stay strong & good luck @ the Olympics .From the U.S but supporting

[@Dreama40]

Tom your dad was a great man and you have made him proud, well done son.

[@millieessex7753]

i cried watching this so insiring and touching love rip to rob daley the poor family to go though all that and then to do so well he is so inspiring and i repsect that family. before his dad died he said i love u dad and that is a true friendship. so touched by this xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@maxm7080]

This is so touching. Tom you deserve all of your success. Insane how you've overcome all of your struggles and every obstacle.

[@keepc4lm]

this is soo sad , Rest in peace rob daley , so insipiring, tom daley is gorgeous too xxxx

[@TheLexRush]

this made me cry:'( tom is so insprational,and hate the fact some people only like him for his looks,he's achieved so much and im very proud of tom:) R.I.P Rob Daley Xo

[@sandraangeon7028]

Alexys Dakot

[@Bullettobruttino]

I'm completely from Canada but totally fouting for Tom for the diving, He's fantaststic!

[@luce_1993]

he did so well last night, so so proud of him. he did daddy daley so proud

[@hopetomlinsondaley9410]

When Tom cries, i cry! I was crying too!

[@BossySwan]

Glad he has come out, Tom is one sexy man!

[@murtlturtl]

For Tom to sit there and talk about his dad is just amazing. I cried so much during this doco. Rob Daley was such an amazing guy, and the whole family are just amazing. RIP Rob. Good Luck for the rest of your career Tom, your dads watching you :)

[@GirlGrace97]

This video made me cry Tom doesn't deserve this no one deserves this 😭

[@27lollylove]

I wish you the. Best of luck Tom , U deserve to Win .I salute you & your family , ...love & prayers from Philippines .

[@terumi91]

olympic bronze medalist winner 2012 XX love you Tom, your dad would be so proud

[@highpointboy]

He really is a Beautiful person, inside and out. Wish he would have won a medal in the Olympics!

[@breezecowgirl]

I just love how people from all over the world are rooting for Tom! I love British so much and when it's not a American in it I always want the British to win! :) In this case I want Tom to win the gold! :)

[@vanessayh]

NUMBER ONE RIGHT NOW! GO TOM!

[@alicepatterson2766]

this, now this is insperational. i think i cant cry any more than i just did in my life.

[@xiaodan4869]

no matter gold, silver, bronze, even no metal, we support 4ever

[@DownWithTheFunkyness]

Rob Daley has turned his son into the inspirational man he was himself. What an amazing father, friend and supporter. RIP Rob Daley. I cried so much at this. Wish Tom Daley all the best for the amazing future he has to come. x

[@lelandpeck4585]

this was a tremendously moving video. Tom is an amazing athlete and I loved how he is so proud of his family. Great Britain should be really very proud of this amazing young man.

[@02Nawal]

Oh my God this is beyond sad! His father was so proud of him and loved him very much! So sad to see his father deaerate! Tom must miss his father very much! RIP Rob Daley!

[@TheRage07]

I'm a boy and I had a tear run down my eye

[@Hayleighification]

Toms laugh, when he see's his dad at the window is so cute xxx RIP Rob Daley x

[@seanmichaellovesbooks]

Despite not being a Brit, I was quietly going for Tom. Great job. Bring on Rio!!!

[@oliviacollins123]

Absolutely sobbed my heart out seeing him & his dad, I be he's looking down on him prouder than ever right now! Such an inspiration

[@x0xave]

I'm done watching this, I'm crying.

[@NatureLover3000]

Im crying oceans :'( R.I.P. ROB DALEY

[@Nadeshdasandya]

this is so touching!Tom is so strong and is truly an inspiration

[@jacquelinef514]

Never cried so much as when his dad died... Makes you realize how much people take their parents for granted x

[@soccrgirl5]

Watching Tom with his dad is unbelieveably difficult. You can tell they were VERY close! RIP Rob Daley

[@XxLilManhattenxX]

Tom Daley, you have a new fan.

[@gleelove33]

*le cries I was crying even before they mentioned his Dad dying cause I knew what was to come...I would be a total mess Glad he is so collected about it -3 shows a lot about who he is as a person, I only knew his dad through this vid and he made me laugh and I can tell he was a lovely man xoxo may he rest in peace

[@XxJk47xX]

He is one of the most inspirational athletes ever. He is such a mentally strong lad and I have so much respect for. Ignore all the hate you get tom, there just jealous. And thanks for inspiring me to start diving

[@NoemieDelfosse]

Tom is the greatest boy in the world, the most gorgeous boy, the most courageous boy. I'm proud to be his french supporter & fan. He is amazing! This documentary maked tears in my eyes. Good Documentary.

[@emilysut1998]

I didn't stop crying through the whole documentary

[@thecoolofrilke]

It was a very exciting time when he was in Sheffield because that's where I live, aha!

[@peacelovejonas1752]

I've legit never cried this much watching anything. R.I.P Rob Daley.

[@luladuncanizzy]

What an astounding young man. His father will be cheering so so loudly he will be stood on that board with them. x

[@xheather_x]

I cried twice!😭

[@caseygirl23675]

I fast-forwarded the beginning with his Dad to avoid crying. My efforts were worthless, I was tearing-up by the end.

[@TheMarchy30]

I JUST CANT...am not strong enough to finish it, am only 12 minutes in, and drowning in my tears.. R.I.P Rob...

[@kmccarro]

i sit here and watch this everyday. to have been there for tom sombre the beijing olympics and too see him win bronze and the olympics in our own country this year makes me so proud. he has been through so much and has made rob proud. love you tom so proud of you.

[@weluvharrypotter247]

I love @TomDaley1994 with all my heart

[@ASacfan101]

He tells it how it is. To have so much wisdom at that age is unbelievable. To think of the way he looked at it when his father died is simply remarkable. Go for Gold Tom!!! 

[@K4evermes]

It must be so hard for him to stand up again after his father's death. I mean, i couldn't do that especially when his father played a big part in his life. I really do admire him.

[@yellowprincess1234]

Tom Daley had such a tough year running up 2 the olympics and still managed to bag a bronze medal.He is amazing !

[@Wangbam_IGOT7]

watching and crying

[@orlyb1310]

RIP Rob!!!! all of Toms fans love u sooooo much! u shine in all our hearts everyday and we all love u sooo much! x

[@gemmaclaire18]

Tom is an inspiration. R.I.P Rob Daley, your son is a national treasure and I'm sure thousands of people look up to him. Treating that bronze medal like it was gold...such an amazing young man.

[@llamalovesjellie2235]

Tom was amazing- he did his dad proud. He is an amazing person

[@breezecowgirl]

Im from America but I want so much for Tom to win the gold!!! He has been though so much and he deserves to win it! He is so good and I'm just praying he will win! Love him so much! :)

[@JenkaIsAvailable]

It made me cry to see Tom and his dad only a month or so before his death.. RIP Rob. And Tom: he would have been SO proud of you!

[@TKathleenHolden]

I was so entranced I didn't even realise it was 50 minutes. I'm Australian but Tom is my favourite diver. We're the same age and I can't see myself facing so many obstacles and still carrying on afterwards. Well done, Tom! Good luck for individuals!

[@kylacruz6881]

Made me cry!:'(xx

[@xAlexaXSupermac18x]

i've watched this about 40 times

[@ItsKevTV]

this is so sad! tom has all my support from Ecuador!

[@XmusicneverstopsX]

Tom we are supporting you all the way long, your moment has come and when you step onto the board, you have it all. We love you Tom!

[@HilmCharlotte]

"Go, it's give way to the right, ya knob!" Haha! So, so impressed at how Tom can crack a smile and carry on in life after such a devastating loss. I've lost my Dad too so I'll always look up to Tom in a way.

[@sarahfreeman2419]

❤ beautiful family, dad

[@JBluver18]

It's incredible how at peace he was with his dad's passing, especially considering he was barely 17 years old. So much maturity and poise. I hope Tom continues doing great things in his career and beyond.

[@smellybanjangles]

HOW can ANYONE dislike this video? He's an absolute superstar and a credit to himself and his family.

[@kissiliten95]

I wish I could have met Rob. He seems like such an amazing person. Rest in peace.

[@jbugarin2013]

Never give up Tom! You're not only an inspiration to the Brits, but even to people here in California. You're such a good role model for teenagers who have been bullied. I'm sure your dad is looking at you from the sky with such admiration. Much luck in your individual event. We'll be rooting for you!!

[@erinandabbie1]

actually cried so much at this, wow

[@demirockz1]

I love you Tom!

[@mrsitsaTWthing]

nah dont worry, i cried throughout it as well i love you tom, so much. your dad is watching you and hes so proud of you xx

[@LT9105]

awww, its proper cute when they are in Sheffield and tom hugs his dad and his mum kisses his head, awwwwwwwwwwww xxxxxxx

[@ejl1000]

Such a touching relationship between Tom and his father. To lose anyone close to you is tough, but for Tom, to lose a man who was not only a wonderful father, but also an inspiring figure for him is just heartbreaking.

[@jessicadaley9555]

what can i say tom, you bring so much happiness to my life tom!, im so sorry to hear about your dad he was such a great man and he was defo watching over you on the 11/08/2012!, i love you loads and all i can say is keep strong and keep that gorgeous smile on your faceee

[@mccahonA]

i cried watching this , omg. I wouldnt be able to actually carry on with my life if i was that close to my dad and he isnt there for me anymore. Tom Daley is such a strong person :') Its just beautiful at how he is able to cope with stuff like this . I look up to him , alot.

[@fernedwards6244]

right near the beginning i thought i was going to burst out crying when tom started talking about his dad having cancer 3 times, and it looked like at any moment he'd start crying x Tom you are brave and strong and you do your dad proud x the nation has faith in you Tom x

[@NiamhLuvsZayn]

Never cried so much :'( He is such a big inspiration and his father too. Rob was a great father and supporter, he will be with him every step of the way no matter what :) I will always support him and look up to him and rob :')

[@ronniesings27]

Who couldn't be proud of Tom? All he's achieved with all he's been through? Olympic bronze medal winner at the 2012 London Olympics! In 4 years with even more practice he could very well regain his title and even win that gold! Tom your dad is looking down on you with the proudest, biggest smile. Waving that flag and cheering you on!

[@sophiemonster961]

i've been crying right the way though this :( so sad but at least he will be there cheering him on in spirit :) and the rest of us will be there ready to catch him if he falls