In addition to record dives from a height of 10 meters, his love of knitting has made him a name worldwide.
Tom Daley, who has won several World Cup, European Championship and Olympic gold medals in swimming, has openly talked about his sexual orientation.
- When I came out as gay in 2013, we had a competition in Russia the following year.
I did not go there because I was terrified of what might happen given that I had just come out, says Daley and continues:
- When the year came, I actually went to the competition in Russia to make myself visible to the people in the country who are fighting.
Critical of the World Cup in Qatar
Daley believes that the World Cup should not be held in a country like Qatar next year.
- It is not only unsafe for LGBTQ people, it is also not safe for women.
I do not think that a country should be allowed to hold such a prestigious and glorious championship when people who go there may not be safe or welcome.
He himself feels that he would not be safe when competing in Qatar.
- Why would I be considered safe there?
There's nothing stopping me from being arrested.
And if I'm sure now, it's also bad when those who live there and grow up in that environment are told that they are not good enough.