In pictures: Tom Daley’s path to Olympic gold

The 27-year-old diver has impressed in the sport for years.

Monday 26 July 2021 11:14 BST

Tom Daley has impressed in diving for years (Ian West/PA) (PA Wire)

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Tom Daley has ended his long wait for an Olympic gold medal after winning the synchronised 10 metre platform with Matty Lee in Tokyo

Daley, 27, who won bronze at London 2012 and Rio 2016, is competing at his fourth Olympic Games after making his first appearance aged 14 at Beijing 2008.

Here, the PA news agency looks back at Daley’s career in pictures.

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In pictures: Tom Daley’s path to Olympic gold

The 27-year-old diver has impressed in the sport for years.

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