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Tom Daley has announced his retirement from diving following the Olympic Games in Paris.The 30-year-old, who won gold at Tokyo in 2021, has called time on his career after securing his fifth Olympic medal in Paris this summer.He revealed to British Vogue it was “the right time to call it a day” before he returned to the UK on Monday.And Daley told the PA news agency at St Pancras: “I’m incredibly proud for doing another cycle at an Olympic Games and for me it felt like a massive bonus because I took two years out of the sport after Tokyo...

Tom Daley announces retirement after taking Olympic medal tally to five in Paris

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What was the Olympic diver knitting during the Paris Games?

In the wake of Tom Daley’s retirement from diving, let’s look at his Olympic knitting career

Speedo Fastskin proved once again to be the world’s fastest swimsuit and is the result of four years of innovation. Following the close of the Paris 2024 swimming events, global swim brand Speedo, reflects on 9 days of swimming which saw over half (50.3%) of Olympic swimming medals won in Speedo. Topping the ‘unofficial’ brand podium, Speedo Fastskin 2.0 was worn in the competition’s most exciting performances which included a Speedo medal count of 75 (29 gold, 23 silver, 23 bronze) and Olympic Record performances from multiple Speedo athletes including one World Record from China’s Pan Zhanle in the 100M freestyle.

Speedo Tops Olympic Medal Haul With Over Half Of Swim Medals Won In Speedo

Tom Daley – the 30-year-old British diver who, remarkably, has competed in five Olympic Games – is officially retiring. The news arrives on the heels of a stellar final showing in Paris: alongside diving partner Noah Williams, Daley nabbed silver in the men’s 10-meter synchronised platform. The medal, Daley’s fifth after bronzes in London and Rio de Janeiro, plus a gold and a bronze in Tokyo, was more than just his last: it meant he’d “completed the colours,” he tells me with a grin. (Another feather in his Paris cap: he was also chosen as a flag bearer for Great Britain at Paris’s riverine opening ceremony.)

“It Feels Like The Right Time”: Tom Daley – Britain’s Most Decorated Diver – Confirms His Retirement

After recently announcing her retirement from the sport, Australian Emma McKeon closed out her swimming career with quite the honor: representing the continent of Oceania at the closing ceremonies. At this year’s closing ceremony, Tony Estanguet, a three-time Olympic champion in canoe slalom, delivered a rousing speech to a crowd...

Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony: Swimmer Emma McKeon Represents Oceania Into Retirement

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

Los Angeles, CA

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son Pax has been released from the ICU – as sources say he has a “long road of recovery” ahead of him following last week’s scary bike crash.RadarOnline.com can reveal Pax, 20, was released from the ICU almost one week after he suffered “complex trauma” when his electric bike crashed into the back of a car in Los Angeles on July 29.An insider said: “Pax has been released from the ICU. He suffered complex trauma, and now begins the long road of recovery and physical therapy.”The source also told People that Pax and his A-list...

Angelina Jolie’s Son Pax Released From ICU — but Faces ‘Long’ Recovery After Suffering ‘Complex Trauma’ in Bike Crash

 Team GB diver Tom Daley cried as he tried to explain why he had chosen to retire from the Olympics.Daly was asked about his retirement during a live interview with the BBC, as Team GB returned to London from Paris on Monday (12 August).Daly, who won a silver medal alongside partner Noah Williams in the men’s synchronised 10m platform, said: “It’s hard to talk about. It’s always hard when you say goodbye to your sport.”Crying, he said: “There are lots of things to process.“This year felt like such a bonus. I got to perform in front of my family and kids and got to be a flag bearer.“My bucket list was ticked off on every occasion.”      Read More               Hero shares moment he tackled Leicester Square knifeman after woman and girl stabbedTeam GB Olympic climbers Erin McNeice and Shauna Coxsey share strength tipsJosh Kerr breaks silence on Jakob Ingebrigtsen exchange before Olympic 1500m race      

Tom Daley cries as he explains reasons behind Olympic retirement

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

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New Haven, CT

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He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

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It's so hard not to enjoy watching Tom Cruise. Yes, he's had some fumbles along the way in his career (the off-putting comments about Brooke Shields taking antidepressants for her postpartum depression; the weird jumping on Oprah's couch; the even weirder marriage to Katie Holmes, which of course was entangled in the whole beyond-weird Scientology thing, which has reportedly kept him out of daughter Suri's life).But dang it, if you didn't have a smile on your face when watching Tom jump from the top of the Stade de France during the closing ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in...

What Was That Thing on Tom Cruise's Leg at the Olympics Closing Ceremony? Was There a Malfunction?

Bettina Fabian has been hospitalized after falling ill shortly after the women’s open water 10km race that took place on Thursday in the Seine River, Hungarian media reports. Fabian said on social media that she had vomited and also had a fever. She was hospitalized with her symptoms, receiving...

Hungary’s Bettina Fabian Hospitalized Shortly After Women’s Open Water Race In Paris

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Courtesy of Tom Daley/Instagram With its signature lime green color and a messy, carefree vibe, brat summer has taken over the internet by storm — and now the 2024 Paris Olympics. English diver Tom Daley and fellow athletes Jordan Houlden, Jack Laugher, Kyle Kothari, Anthony Harding and Noah Williams showed off their moves while doing […]

Tom Daley and More Olympic Swimmers Celebrate Brat Summer in Speedos During Closing Ceremony

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Hrach, who has competed at Canadian Nationals, joins the Wildcats after spending the past nine years diving for the Dive Calgary club. Current photo via @arizonaswimdive. Theo Hrach, who has competed on Canada’s national stage multiple times, is heading to the University of Arizona this fall to dive for the Wildcats.

Canadian Diver Theo Hrach to Compete for University of Arizona Beginning Fall 2024

The 2024 Paris Olympics are over. Ten days of the best running, jumping, and throwing in the world seemed to fly by, as the quadrennial celebration of the greatest athletes in the world descended on the Stade de France to compete for the greatest prize in track and field. It both was both an odyssey and a lightning strike, stretching over weeks then over in a blink of an eye.

Olympic Daily Dispatch Day 9: Marathon AND A Sprint

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

The closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games is now behind us, however, the night didn’t go exactly as planned for one gold medalist. Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen, winner of the men’s 800m free, was set to carry his nation’s flag during the ceremony. However, the 23-year-old had to miss the entire event due to being ill.

Irish Olympic Champion Daniel Wiffen Too Ill To Carry Flag At Closing Ceremony

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Chicago Food King

My next stop is at an extremely popular restaurant that has one of the best outdoor patios in the suburbs. It also has a hamburger that people are saying tastes just like an “In-N-Out” burger. The restaurant I am talking about is Fuller House in Hinsdale.

The Best “In N Out” Replica burger is in this Popular Hinsdale Restaurant

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TEAM GB stars returned to the UK on the Eurostar today to a heroes welcome after doing their nation proud at the Paris Olympics. Fan favourites including gold medallists Emma Finucane, Katy Marchant and Sophie Capewell made a victorious entrance at Kings Cross following Team GB’s medal-winning exploits across the channel. Also among them was […]

Team GB heroes make emotional return home from Paris with Tom Daley in tears as he retires and stars showing off medals

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Olympic Champion Diver Tom Daley Retires, Age 30

Tom Daley, a four-time World Champion and Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medal winning fiver, has announced his retirement from the sport. Archive photo via British Swimming....

Olympic Champion Diver Tom Daley Retires, Age 30

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