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Homecoming parade for diver Daley Homecoming parade for diver Daley
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Teenage diver Tom Daley is to receive a rapturous welcome back to Plymouth after scooping a gold medal at the World Diving Championships in Rome.Teenage diver Tom Daley is to receive a rapturous welcome back to Plymouth after scooping a gold medal at the World Diving Championships in Rome.
A civic reception is being laid on for the 15-year-old, followed by an open top bus tour along the Royal Parade.A civic reception is being laid on for the 15-year-old, followed by an open top bus tour along the Royal Parade.
Afterwards Tom will meet the mayor at the BBC Big Screen and be interviewed by Blue Peter presenter Joel Defries for the TV show's series in the autumn.Afterwards Tom will meet the mayor at the BBC Big Screen and be interviewed by Blue Peter presenter Joel Defries for the TV show's series in the autumn.
Tom will appear on the bus at 1225 BST and at the Big Screen at 1235 BST.Tom will appear on the bus at 1225 BST and at the Big Screen at 1235 BST.
Speaking earlier to the BBC, Tom said: "It's kind of crazy to think that all my dreams have come true at the age of 15 because I wanted to become the best in the world later on in my career but for it to happen so soon has been crazy.Speaking earlier to the BBC, Tom said: "It's kind of crazy to think that all my dreams have come true at the age of 15 because I wanted to become the best in the world later on in my career but for it to happen so soon has been crazy.
'Immensely proud''Immensely proud'
"I wouldn't change my life although I've had to put in a lot of hard work since I was seven-years-old, and since I was 10 I was training full time. I enjoy doing what I do - it's something that I love.""I wouldn't change my life although I've had to put in a lot of hard work since I was seven-years-old, and since I was 10 I was training full time. I enjoy doing what I do - it's something that I love."
Highlights of Tom's performance at the championships, where he won the 10m diving platform category, will be shown on the Big Screen during his appearance. His gold medal will also be shown to the public.Highlights of Tom's performance at the championships, where he won the 10m diving platform category, will be shown on the Big Screen during his appearance. His gold medal will also be shown to the public.
He is a wonderful ambassador not only for his sport and young people, but also for the city Councillor Vivien PengellyHe is a wonderful ambassador not only for his sport and young people, but also for the city Councillor Vivien Pengelly
Councillor Vivien Pengelly, leader of Plymouth City Council, said: "Plymouth is immensely proud of Tom.Councillor Vivien Pengelly, leader of Plymouth City Council, said: "Plymouth is immensely proud of Tom.
"To become world champion at the age of 15 is an incredible achievement and we wanted to do something as a city to recognise that."To become world champion at the age of 15 is an incredible achievement and we wanted to do something as a city to recognise that.
"He is a wonderful ambassador not only for his sport and young people, but also for the city. I am sure many Plymothians will turn out to congratulate him and welcome him home.""He is a wonderful ambassador not only for his sport and young people, but also for the city. I am sure many Plymothians will turn out to congratulate him and welcome him home."