Coming Up for Air
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"An emotionally articulate memoir…[and] an intimate insight into the good-hearted and talented young man behind the medals." —Attitude
A deeply personal and inspiring memoir from the celebrated Olympic gold medal diver and LGBTQ+ advocate
Tom Daley is one of the most beloved athletes of our time, having competed as a diver in four Olympics, garnering medals and finally, in 2021 in Tokyo, winning gold. But few people know the realities of his life beyond the pool—his struggles, his secret triumphs and the mindset he needed to cultivate to become a champion.
In this deeply personal book, Tom explores the experiences that have shaped him and the qualities that brought him success and joy—from the resilience he developed competing at a world-class level, to the courage he discovered while reclaiming the narrative around his sexuality, to the perspective that family life has brought him.
Inspiring, candid and compulsively readable, Coming Up for Air offers an intimate window into the life and mindset of an athlete and advocate who has left an indelible imprint on sports.
Tom Daley
Tom Daley is the most decorated British diver of all time. Winning his first diving gold at the age of 13, he went on to represent Team GB at the 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. In Tokyo, while fans applauded his gold and bronze medal wins, images of Tom knitting poolside also garnered global attention. Dubbed the ‘Tom Daley effect,’ his love for the craft has helped knitting hit the mainstream and in 2021, Tom launched his own knitting line, Made With Love. A three-time BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year winner and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights across the world, Tom currently lives in London with his husband and son.
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