He does seem a little aimless without diving
Matty lee
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It must be awful for him but is it really surprising considering he has trained and worked his whole life on one thing that seems to have been taken away from him? He won't be the last athlete to lose his way following injury but hopefully he has people around him who can help him find a new focus.
He seems to be testing out some influencer direction. He’s like, reviewing cocktails and stuff now? Maybe he’s gonna be competition for Nick Hamilton
Hephaestion47
Mythical Member
He hasn't posted in 2025.... So it's not going well
In the off season if they have one, wish they would let their pubes run wild and then put on the speedos and see how much they cant keep in hehe LOVE a bush me
He just announced his retirement on Instagram:
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After 20 years in the sport, it’s time for me to step away from diving. This decision hasn’t been easy, but after losing my dad in 2022, I struggled to find the same passion I once had, he was my why. Then came injuries, surgeries, and the realization that I don’t want to be a broken man moving forward.
Diving has given me the world, literally. The people I’ve met, the places I’ve traveled, the memories I’ve made. That’s what I’ll cherish the most. To my incredible family. Dad, my biggest fan, I hope I made you proud. Tom, my brother, my inspiration. Mum, for always being there, through the highs and lows, the early mornings, the long drives, the endless support. To my team. Jane, who shaped me into a champion. Gareth, who kept me moving when it mattered most. Brit, who made me believe in my own strength. And of course, to my synchro partner Tom Daley. what a journey, what a moment we shared. Olympic Champions forever.
To every coach and staff member who played a role in my career. thank you. From the first coach who sparked my love for diving to the last who guided me through my final chapter, everything I’ve achieved is because of you. Your support, knowledge, and dedication never went unnoticed.
To my closest friends. you never pulled me away from my sport, you lifted me up through it. Your support, laughter, and belief in me meant more than you’ll ever know.
To my fans & followers, thank you for your unwavering support, through every dive, every challenge, every triumph. You made this journey even more special.
And finally to the doubters. thank you too. You kept me hungry. You made me push harder. And in the end, I proved to myself that I could achieve more than I ever imagined.
What’s next? Honestly, I don’t know. And that’s both terrifying and exciting. But I do know this. there’s more to life than diving, and I’m ready for it.
After 20 years in the sport, it’s time for me to step away from diving. This decision hasn’t been easy, but after losing my dad in 2022, I struggled to find the same passion I once had, he was my why. Then came injuries, surgeries, and the realization that I don’t want to be a broken man moving forward.
Diving has given me the world, literally. The people I’ve met, the places I’ve traveled, the memories I’ve made. That’s what I’ll cherish the most. To my incredible family. Dad, my biggest fan, I hope I made you proud. Tom, my brother, my inspiration. Mum, for always being there, through the highs and lows, the early mornings, the long drives, the endless support. To my team. Jane, who shaped me into a champion. Gareth, who kept me moving when it mattered most. Brit, who made me believe in my own strength. And of course, to my synchro partner Tom Daley. what a journey, what a moment we shared. Olympic Champions forever.
To every coach and staff member who played a role in my career. thank you. From the first coach who sparked my love for diving to the last who guided me through my final chapter, everything I’ve achieved is because of you. Your support, knowledge, and dedication never went unnoticed.
To my closest friends. you never pulled me away from my sport, you lifted me up through it. Your support, laughter, and belief in me meant more than you’ll ever know.
To my fans & followers, thank you for your unwavering support, through every dive, every challenge, every triumph. You made this journey even more special.
And finally to the doubters. thank you too. You kept me hungry. You made me push harder. And in the end, I proved to myself that I could achieve more than I ever imagined.
What’s next? Honestly, I don’t know. And that’s both terrifying and exciting. But I do know this. there’s more to life than diving, and I’m ready for it.
Hopefully that means one thing he will get it out on OF 
This was a little bit shocking to me as I feel he was just getting started with his Olympic career. There was a time I was so obsessed with him and James Heatly during the pandemic and followed their journey in Tokyo. Can't remember how many times I replayed the part where they saw the score of China confirming their gold medals. What a Euphoric feeling for a duo I supported. I'm sad but I know it's for his betterment. I wish him the best and hope to see him more on his future projects.
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LOl zero chance... he will be looking at TV work etc...Hopefully that means one thing he will get it out on OF
While I think he's not keen showing full body (at least soon), TV work is difficult even for Award-winning people (he's an Olympian - but so is Tom, Jane Figueiredo [as coach], Mears and so on, and that's just in the case he's aiming for exclusive Diving broadcast)... if he's accepting anything, including reality shows, the competition is even tougher
The biggest hurdle is that they don't want leaks... which will happen so it will never happen.
I don't think he's got the personality for TV hosting etc.