BBC One will broadcast a special documentary which follows the life of teenage diving sensation Tom Daley in his preparations for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Award-winning film-maker Jane Treays has followed Tom for the past two years to observe the intimate story of his life and his family.
As the pressure increases to win an Olympic medal she captures the story of an incredible teenage athlete.
Tom Daley is Britain’s Olympic poster boy.
He’s dreamt of competing in the London 2012 Olympics for most of his young life but the final year of preparations have been his most challenging.
Tom’s father Rob, his constant companion in competitions around the world, has fought and lost a battle with cancer.
His ever-growing commercial commitments have been questioned by his own sporting authorities.
The growing dominance of a seemingly impenetrable Chinese opponent has seen him lose his World Champion crown.
And on top of a strict training routine, Tom has the everyday teenage issues of passing his A Levels and his driving test.
But Tom is fighting back. Against the backdrop of a series of incredible challenges he is fighting to keep his dream of Olympic glory alive.
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Tom Daley: Diving for Britain Monday 23rd July – 10.35pm-11.25pm – BBC One / BBC One HD . . Watch every moment from the 2012 Olympic Games on the BBC – Details: CLICK HERE .
