The 2021 (erâŚ2020?) Olympics are underway in Tokyo, and there are more out LGBTQ athletes vying for gold than in every previous Summer Olympics combined. That amounts to over 160 members of âTeam LGBTQâ from around the world. Each day during the games, weâll spotlight one of these inspiring athletes.
Tom Daley is a husband, a father, and as of Monday, July 26, an Olympic gold medalist. Daley and diving partner Matty Lee scored gold in the menâs synchronized platform dive in Tokyo.
Check out that incredible dive, plus Tom and Mattyâs sweet reaction, here:
At a press conference afterwards, Daley reflected on his pride in being an openly gay champion in his sport:
How about we take this to the next level?
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I came out in 2013, and when I was younger I always felt like the one that was alone and different and didnât fit in, and there was something about me that was never going to be as good as society wanted me to be. I hope that any young LGBT person out there can see that no matter how alone you feel right now, you are not alone and that you can achieve anything, and there is a whole lot of your chosen family out here and ready to support you. I think itâs one of those things that I feel incredibly proud to say that I am a gay man and also an Olympic champion. I feel very empowered by thatâŚit shows that you can achieve anything.
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And not to detract from his incredible win, we canât but notice Tomâs swimwear drawer must be bursting at the seams. He sure does have quite a few pairs by our estimate:
ptb2016
Tom has so much to squeeze into those Speedos too!
It was lovely to see Dustin interviewed on staid old BBC and captioned and introduced as Tomâs husband. How times have changed!
Essie
Speedos are a brand to which Tom Daley is not attached. He is sponsored by ADIDAS!!!
Nevertheless, he looks amazing.
CatholicXXX
Can’t believe he lets dustin bang him. ? ? ? ?
Patrick
Why? Dustin is hot also!
DarkZephyr
Its funny how there are these assumptions that Tom is a bottom because he’s the younger member of the relationship. But based on the sex tape from a few years back, I donât think its Dustin whoâs doinâ the banginâ. But yeah, Dustinâs a great looking guy so Iâm not sure what you are so shocked by.
jcool
let’s hear it for the versatile couples. everybody gets a piece!
Chrisk
DarkZephyr
Dustin is totally the bottom. He has a history of that after all.
Joseph1971
Why wouldnât he? Dustin is not and they are marriedâŚâŚ
KyleMichelSullivan
He seems like a sweet guy, let alone how accomplished he is in diving. I’m so happy for him.
MynameisSid
I’m happy about his assss. Dustin is a lucky man!!!
JPB
He is a beautiful, accomplished young man – a role model for LGBTQA youth – and he and Dustin appear to be very happy together. They are both lucky to have found each other. I wish them both love and long and happy lives together.
Jimmy T
He’s an amazing diver, has an amazing body, and seems like a really genuine, nice young man.
Patrick
Hot, sweet & an incredible athletic talent!
BoomerMyles
It’s hard to crush on him. He still looks like a teen.
Congratulations tbough!
Jack
Just to be clear, I ADORE Tom in every way. But can I get some love for his diving partner Matty Lee? He is the sweetest, shyest and most supportive friend to Tom. Love him.
wikidBSTN
IMO – divers have the best bodies – incredibly fit and tight, but not overly muscular. It has always been my favorite sport to watch. đ