British Diver Tom Daley secures silver medal at Paris Olympics in emotional comeback

British diver Tom Daley clinched the silver medal in the men’s synchronized 10-meter platform event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, alongside partner Noah Williams. 

The pair competed on July 29 at the Paris Aquatics Center but finished behind China’s Lian Junjie and Yang Hao.

This achievement is particularly significant for Daley, who recently came out of retirement for this event, marking what may be his final Olympic appearance. 

His decision to return was influenced by his six-year-old son, Robbie, who expressed a desire to see him compete.

Daley recounted a pivotal moment at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, where an emotional video about the Olympics moved him to tears. His son’s response, “I want to see you dive at the Olympics,” motivated him to compete once more.

Despite a two-year hiatus, Daley's determination led him to this result, reflecting his commitment and pride in achieving his goal. Daley, who first competed in the Olympics at 14 in Beijing 2008, has now secured four Olympic medals, including his most recent gold at Tokyo 2020.