Tom Daley and Matty Lee with their gold medals for the synchronised 10-metre platform at the Tokyo Olympics. Daley hoped his victory would inspire other LGBT peopleThe wait has been long but it was worth it. Britain regained its Olympic fever yesterday after victories in swimming, diving and cycling inspired huge interest in the delayed Tokyo Games. The country woke to the news that Adam Peaty, 23, had powered his way to gold in the 100 metres breaststroke. His victory was shortly followed by a more unexpected — and hugely satisfying — gold for Tom Daley and Matty Lee in the synchronised diving.

Source: The Times July 26, 2021 23:01 UTC