Performance in Tokyo, Japan ended in triumph for Tom Daley and Matty Lee, his synchronized diving partner. They managed to become Olympic medalists, although the struggle was very intense. The main rivals of this sports pair were China’s Cao Yuan and Chen Aisen. However, Tom and Matty managed to make a magnificent jump, which brought them one point more than their rivals, and in the end result, and gold.
Tom didn’t hold back his emotions at the post-match conference. The athlete said that he was very proud to be gay. He also shared with the public that he used to be afraid that he would not be able to become an Olympic champion because of his sexual orientation. But now these fears are behind, and he showed the whole world that everyone can achieve what they want, regardless of who he is.
His husband Dustin Lance Black is incredibly proud of his beloved, as he posted on Twitter. Let us also congratulate Tom and Matty and wish them further, no less bright victories!