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| Olympic diving star Tom Daley reveals relationship with man | Olympic diving star Tom Daley reveals relationship with man |
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| Olympic diver Tom Daley has revealed he is in a relationship with a man. | Olympic diver Tom Daley has revealed he is in a relationship with a man. |
| In a YouTube broadcast, the 19-year-old London 2012 bronze medallist said: "In spring this year my life changed massively when I met someone, and they make me feel so happy, so safe and everything just feels great. | In a YouTube broadcast, the 19-year-old London 2012 bronze medallist said: "In spring this year my life changed massively when I met someone, and they make me feel so happy, so safe and everything just feels great. |
| "That someone is a guy." | "That someone is a guy." |
| Edward Lord, chairman of the Amateur Swimming Association, said: "To be one of the first British Olympic athletes to come out is very brave." | Edward Lord, chairman of the Amateur Swimming Association, said: "To be one of the first British Olympic athletes to come out is very brave." |
| 'Very proud' | 'Very proud' |
| Daley, from Plymouth in Devon, said: "It did take me by surprise a little bit. It was always in the back of my head that something like that could happen. | Daley, from Plymouth in Devon, said: "It did take me by surprise a little bit. It was always in the back of my head that something like that could happen. |
| "But it wasn't until spring this year that something just clicked. It felt right and I thought 'Okay'. | "But it wasn't until spring this year that something just clicked. It felt right and I thought 'Okay'. |
| "And my whole world changed there and then." | "And my whole world changed there and then." |
| He added: "Of course I still fancy girls but right now I'm dating a guy and I couldn't be happier." | He added: "Of course I still fancy girls but right now I'm dating a guy and I couldn't be happier." |
| Mr Lord said: "We must all support Tom in taking this incredibly courageous step." | Mr Lord said: "We must all support Tom in taking this incredibly courageous step." |
| He said he hoped it would "be a signal not just to other sportspeople but to all young people that you can be open about your sexuality, even in a very public environment." | He said he hoped it would "be a signal not just to other sportspeople but to all young people that you can be open about your sexuality, even in a very public environment." |
| He added: "I am very proud of Tom". | |
| Gay rights campaigners Stonewall tweeted: "Moving and inspiring video from @TomDaley1994. A role model for thousands of other young people." | Gay rights campaigners Stonewall tweeted: "Moving and inspiring video from @TomDaley1994. A role model for thousands of other young people." |
| Former England footballer Gary Lineker tweeted: "Delighted that @TomDaley1994 is happy in his new relationship. Well done for sharing it. Good luck to them both." | Former England footballer Gary Lineker tweeted: "Delighted that @TomDaley1994 is happy in his new relationship. Well done for sharing it. Good luck to them both." |
| Rio gold hope | Rio gold hope |
| Daley said his father Rob, who died of cancer aged 40 in 2011, always said to him: "As long as you are happy, I'm happy." | Daley said his father Rob, who died of cancer aged 40 in 2011, always said to him: "As long as you are happy, I'm happy." |
| He added: "My mum has been so supportive as well." | He added: "My mum has been so supportive as well." |
| Daley said there had been "mixed opinions" from some friends and family when he told them that he was making the announcement. | Daley said there had been "mixed opinions" from some friends and family when he told them that he was making the announcement. |
| "Lots of them did not believe it," he said. | "Lots of them did not believe it," he said. |
| "Lots of them wanted me to keep it quiet. I didn't want to get my words twisted. | "Lots of them wanted me to keep it quiet. I didn't want to get my words twisted. |
| "I wanted to put an end to all the rumours and speculation, and just say it and tell you guys. It's what I want to do. | "I wanted to put an end to all the rumours and speculation, and just say it and tell you guys. It's what I want to do. |
| "My friends and family are always there to support me and I hope you guys can be too. | "My friends and family are always there to support me and I hope you guys can be too. |
| "I mean I'm still Tom, I still want to win an Olympic gold medal in Rio 2016 for Great Britain. | "I mean I'm still Tom, I still want to win an Olympic gold medal in Rio 2016 for Great Britain. |
| "I am still as motivated as ever to do that. It would be great to have you guys on that journey, too." | "I am still as motivated as ever to do that. It would be great to have you guys on that journey, too." |
| He later tweeted to his 2.5m followers: "Overwhelmed by all the support! Means the world! Thanks so much guys." |