Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds of Glory
(2025)Type: movie
Overview: From the moment Tom Daley leaps off the diving board, he has 1.6 seconds to showcase what can be achieved when you spend over two decades of your life putting in blood, sweat and tears in the pursuit of athletic perfection. This documentary, named after those pivotal seconds and in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, Eurosport, and the Olympic Channel, tells the incredible life story of five-time Olympic medalist Tom Daley (OBE).
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How does the documentary portray Tom Daley's relationships with his synchronized diving partners?
The film briefly mentions Daley's synchronized diving partners—Daniel Goodfellow, Matty Lee, and Noah Williams—but they are barely name-checked, with the focus remaining primarily on Daley himself rather than his partners' roles or dynamics in the story.
What specific life events outside of diving are highlighted in the documentary?
The documentary touches on key personal moments such as Daley's experience with bullying after the Beijing Olympics, the death of his father, his coming out as gay, meeting his husband Dustin Lance Black, and the birth of their children via surrogacy.
Which coaches and mentors are featured in the film, and what role do they play in Daley's career?
Interviews include Daley’s first coach Andy Banks, mentor Leon Taylor, and Jane Figueiredo, who coached him to Olympic gold, providing insight into their influence on his development and successes throughout his career.
How is Daley's performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics depicted in the documentary?
The film shows Daley's 2016 Rio Olympics as a low point, describing it as one of the worst individual performances of his career, highlighting the high expectations and the crushing defeat he experienced there.
What exclusive footage or events from Daley's final Olympic appearance are included?
The documentary features unprecedented access to footage from the Paris 2024 Olympics, where Daley was the flag bearer for Team GB and won a silver medal in the 10m synchronized diving event.