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My Story [Hardcover]

Tom Daley
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24 May 2012

Enter the enthralling world of Tom Daley in My Story - medallist in the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Tom had the whole country behind him when he won bronze at the Olympics this year. A double Commonwealth gold medal winner, he is one of the sport's most exciting athletes. But there is also a heartbreaking and inspiring story of a young man coping with the death of his father whilst under the glare of the world's media spotlight.

In this, Tom's first official memoir, he offers unprecedented access to the pressures, challenges and fascinating experiences of a world-class Olympian. From his day-to-day schedule, to his hobbies and family life, to sharing his hopes and dreams in the build up to the London Olympics, this book offers a unique chance to get close to Tom. The face of the Olympics, and host of ITV show splash, Tom is loved by the nation. My Story features exclusive photography of Tom Daley, both personal and newly commissioned, in the ultimate book for the 2012 Olympics.

Tom Daley starting diving at the age of seven. He was the youngest competitor in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and won two gold medals at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. In 2012, he was a bronze medallist at the Olympics in London.


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Product details

  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Michael Joseph (24 May 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0718158075
  • ISBN-13: 978-0718158071
  • Product Dimensions: 20 x 2.6 x 24.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,347 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Born in 1994, Tom Daley started diving at the age of seven. Specializing in the 10 metre platform event, he became the youngest British World Champion in any sport to come first in the FINA World Championships. He represented Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he was Britain's youngest competitor. Tom won two gold medals for England at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in the 10 metre synchro diving and the 10 metre individual platform competition. In 2007, 2009 and 2010, he was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year. Tom lives with his family in Plymouth and is currently training for the 2012 London Olympics.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A really good read 13 July 2012
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Lovely book. A bit heavy at first on the more technical bits of diving, but it opens up into a revealing story of the effort that Tom has had to put in, and the brightness of his personality, how normal a boy he was, and the pride which his very close family have in him and all their children. The closeness of his bond with his dad is apparent all the way through, and the emotional drain which being a young athlete has is highlighted.
What is also apparent is how random it is to win in this sport, surely one of the most difficult because of its subjective marking.

The overall impression is just what a normal person Tom is, and what a good person he is too. Worth every penny.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC 14 Aug 2012
By Megan
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The book cam fast, and has wonderful glossy photos. in my opinion you cant have too many photos, it really lets you see how he would have experienced things. some people may have said that he is too young to have a biography. but in my opinion he is clever and talented and has experienced so much more than than some people do in their entire life. He has been many places and i found it very interesting to fnid out about how diving really works. His fathers battle with cancer and the way tom spoke of him really was inspirational. As well as the way he spoke of his dreams. and it is great to have seen him the other day realise his dream and get the bronze at the olympics.

Fantastic book. Well done tom!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful! 20 Oct 2012
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This book is a must for all Tom Daley fans and an eye opener for ones interested in the Olympics and competitive sport. Beautiful pictures and not too technical when it comes to the dives. Bought this for my 13 year old daughter and she loves it!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Daley.
Very enjoyable read of Tom's life, from very young and when she started out in Diving. Great book and given me an insight to what's involved in Diving
Published 8 days ago by Dawn Hubbard
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Book
A very much talented young man is Tom Daly in his own words a Bronze Medal Olympian at London 2012.
Published 11 days ago by Jason Matthews
5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Daley review
This has got to be one of the best books I've read. Some parts are sad but all together really good! Deffo recommend!!!
Published 19 days ago by lottie
5.0 out of 5 stars OMG TOM DALEY
I loved this book and have read it twice since i bought it! You feel like your there with Tom through the highs and lows of his life. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Dan Byatt
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Bought this for my daughter, she is 13. She loves the book, she loves Tom and she loves the pictures inside!
Published 24 days ago by JulieM
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Defiantly 5gold stars such an amazing book and if your a fan your sure to love it, touching book could read a million times over
Published 1 month ago by Megan lightfoot
5.0 out of 5 stars My Story
This book is an excellent read. I sent it to my grandson (an up and coming diver) for his birthday.
Published 1 month ago by john wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant
Fantastic read, following Toms life as he lives it, very interesting, would recommend to any Tom Daley fans, but this book would be good for anyone
Published 1 month ago by maria
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Bought this book for my daughter, after her begging for months about it. Must say it is the first time I have known my daughter read a book from cover to cover, excellent read,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by jubilentjune
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 STAR! loved it!
Simply the best book I have ever read and I couldn't put it down. Is a real page turner! I did turn into an emotional wreck but I was inspired by the strength he has. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Danielle butler
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