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Tom Daley: Control What You Can, Accept What You Can't
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After coming out of retirement and winning Silver at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, we revisit a captivating conversation with one of Britain's most recognised athletes, Tom Daley.
In this episode, Tom shares his inspiring journey with Jake and Damian, revealing how growing up feeling different had given him the strength to succeed. He opens up about losing his father to cancer in 2011, coming out as gay, having a baby, and becoming a prominent spokesperson for the LGBTQ+ community.
Listen in as we learn from Tom Daley's incredible story and the lessons he learned along the way.
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