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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[@mztee8107]

Now Tom is an Olympic Champion, has 5 Olympic medals, is married, has 2 children. Rob Daley must be so proud.

[@lifewithlaura215]

Whos come back after Tom won the silver medal??? 🥈

[@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

[@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. ,

[@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

[@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.

[@nippyhoustonfan2357]

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

[@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 ❤️

[@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

[@gggames2222]

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

[@debbiecollin1610]

He was learning you knob

[@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.

[@megancadman3513]

Jo could watch this 10000 times and not get bored!

[@maxm7080]

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

[@venuskyia]

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

[@amelierosalie]

This is so moving, we love you Tom and RIP Rob, what an incredible man and what an incredible diver. All my love xxx

[@Dreama40]

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

[@meandpeace123]

I like cried while watching this, Tom is amazing and is such a strong person!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!!

[@Hannahknowles1234]

This made me cry so many times. I just wanted to say your dad was a good man.

[@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

[@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.

[@MrsKatieBee16]

Literally just sat and cried my eyes out all through that. I have so so much respect for Tom and how strong he is, and I can't imagine what it would be like to loose your dad like that. R.I.P Rob x

[@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.

[@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!

[@TaurusGeek]

This is so touching and inspiring. I came across this video after seeing everyone obsess over Tom and honestly. I love him not because he's good looking, but because he's so incredibly strong and dedicated.

[@confusionislove]

This is so perfect, in every single way.

[@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.

[@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.

[@luladuncanizzy]

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

[@janaymerrygold8162]

Never cried so much in my life, Tom should br proud of everything that he has achieved and I'm sure his dad will be looking down on him, helping him through every competition just like he has always done

[@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

[@ckdcarter14]

i cried so manytimes while watching this video. Tom is truly an inspiration and even from losing his dad from a brain tumor and perservering triugh it gave me hope. I am battling a brain tumor right now and this made me truly happy. thank you Tom :)

[@AliceKho]

this was really sad wtf im actaully crying😢

[@peacelovejonas1752]

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

[@Mikayla413]

I don't live in the UK but I definitely support Tom! He's one of my favorite athletes and is such an inspiration! Good luck at the Games Tom♥

[@muzzmuzz6]

This was a really touching story. It made me cry alot.... RIP Rob

[@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

[@jacquelinef514]

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

[@llamalovesjellie2235]

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

[@2298DJ]

I'm in tears :') cried so much bc of his father and because i'm sooo proud of what he has achieved so far! he's an inspiration and my role model!

[@E.Rjm11]

This made me cry so many times. Love Tom, very inspirational. :* wish all the best from estonia :)

[@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 :')

[@charlotteowen1539]

tom you are amazing your dad will be so proud of your performance yesterday you did your country proud x

[@RandGco]

This is so emotional, i can barely hold in the tears, I know just how he feels, to watch someone get better and worse and go up and down and then to just get so bad and then to lose them. It's so painful to go through, all my condolences to the Daley family. anyway he is the most amazing diver and man to me and Rob was a absolutely wonderful amazing father for bringing up such wonderful sons,and he was just an all round great guy and was asolutely hilarious, loved him. Rest in peace Robert xx

[@megancharlottehooperclee191]

We love Tom! Bless him and his whole family, made us both cry:(

[@kissiliten95]

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

[@rick1g]

rip Rob Daley you built an inspirational individual, you made a champion in your eye's and everybody else's in Britain your son will keep yours and his legacy on !! R I P

[@smellybanjangles]

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

[@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

[@leeely9093]

are 90% of teenagers getting A-grades while training for the Olympics, dealing with the media, traveling around the world for competitions, and mourning for their father?

[@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

[@browngiraffe77]

OMG I love him soooooooo much!!!! Tom You are AMAZING!!!! If you see this I think you are such a brilliant person

[@FSSharmony]

this made me cry three times, i love him so much xxx

[@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

[@xxMaggieluvsJLSxx]

that was so beautiful.in my eyes Tom Daley...you are a true champion and inspiration.i find that you not only have the talent to dive amazingly but the talent to go out there and dive in front of thousands of people when the one person you want to see - your dad,isnt there..but he is shining down on you from heaven and i know he would be so very proud of you..be proud of yourself tom,you deserve all the success you have:')Xox

[@iiJadexx]

So Proud of Tom! watching him diving right now! Rob will be so proud :). Brought me to tears

[@shreyanair7564]

I am really proud of tom even though he had a rough year now he is an amazing, respectable and respectful young man.

[@avatar345love]

i was crying the whole way through basicly, tom is amazing.

[@keepc4lm]

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

[@TheKobepau]

Still crying. They all're amazing.

[@liaeropostale]

Never cried so much in my entire life. R.I.P Rob.

[@hcork997]

Go tom!! You are so brave and so is your dad for not giving up xxx

[@caseygirl23675]

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

[@hannah1432mac]

im actually crying so much watching this. so proud of tom

[@kevn101]

12:12 and 50:50 :( wow what an emotional moments between a father and a son. i really wish i had that kind of relationship with my dad, the amount of support his dad gave him during his lifetime was more than i will ever get in my whole life, hes a very lucky boy.

[@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!

[@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

[@TheRk1993]

keep going Tom. You have done yourself, your dad, and great britain proud.

[@buzzinglikeabee]

This is amazing it just makes me commend him even more for his work... Olympic medalist 2016 Rio de Janerio here we come!!

[@annatelford7]

Omg I cried his dad is so nice, i love 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.

[@AnnaClarkkk]

this is so inspirational, tom you are amazing, you've kept at something you love and it has made everyone proud. you have a lovely family, it's so sad to hear the loss of your dad rob, may he rest in peace and he will always be proud of you, he is following you every step of the way! :)

[@GirlGrace97]

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

[@hheyitsnicole]

Aw, this is so sweet! He's been so strong Xxx

[@eagledoll12]

Thats so tragic! Im so proud of tom and i know his dad is too! Prayers and love go out to the Daley family!

[@seanmichaellovesbooks]

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

[@amerikong1]

thank you SO MUCH for posting this!

[@alicepatterson2766]

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

[@dealwithmydemons]

He's so strong and it inspires me.

[@TheKinzer1]

That was the most amazing 52 minutes of my life... he really is such a genuinely nice person and its not really easy to make me cry but this definitely hit my soft spot ;D i love him even more and i seriously thought that was impossible!

[@courtneyjackson6091]

awww,he is just amazing and has been thrugh so much well done Tom !! rip Rob Daley xxx

[@Wangbam_IGOT7]

watching and crying

[@TashaaDiamond123]

Love you Tom, you are so talented and inspiring! You seem like such a nice genuine guy, and you did so well lastnight getting a bronze olympic medal, you did your family and country proud.

[@Aguus23]

He's such an inspiration, i love him

[@chloeshuttler6016]

I love u tom u r so inspirational and I hope I will be lucky enough to meet u

[@simpleplanfan27]

Such an inspirational young man.

[@zizi5621]

wow that was very inspiring i have never cryed that much while watching something.

[@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.

[@itsabbeybabe]

ive never cried so much ! this is beautiful rip rob

[@harrisonlinley1581]

R.I.P Rob You Will Be Remembered! Loved This Video

[@seda818]

Yeah I was crying basically the while time but Tom is so amazing warms my heart -3

[@taylorswift1994fan]

i was crying right from the beginning of this video, rip rob :( good luck tom, we're all behind you!! x

[@faithnmercedesSHOW]

I absolutely loved this and Tom Daley! He's so strong :)