Tokyo Olympic Games on BBC Dates: 23 Jul-8 Aug Time in Tokyo: BST+8. Listen live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button; Listen live on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra, and Sounds; Live text and video clips available on BBC Sport app and website.Tom Daley, who had been waiting for an Olympic gold medal, displayed a stunning display with Matty Lee in the nerve-wracking men's synchronised 10m platform event at Tokyo 2020.The British couple watched in a thrilling finale as Chen Aisen and Cao Yuan performed their last dive. They then broke into wild celebrations when they realized that China had lost its golden grip on the event back in 2000.It is a first for Daley, now 27, at his fourth Olympic Games. He wept on the podium and can see the joy in his eyes as he contemplates gold for the first time. Lee, who is four years younger than him, can also consider it a gold medal.Daley stated that he still couldn't believe what was happening to him. "That moment, as we were about to be named Olympic champions," Daley said. I was blubbering."They swam flawlessly throughout the competition, and moved to the top of their leaderboards after four dives. After that, they continued to master nerves and pressure with their final two routines.China's Cao & Chen were left with too many things to do by the British duo. When their total score of 471.81 was displayed on the giant screen Daley, Lee and scores of their coaches couldn't hide their emotions.A golden journeyLeon Taylor, an Olympic silver medallist, told BBC viewers that he was still reeling from the sight of "pictures which speak a thousand words".BBC presenter Sam Quek, a BBC presenter, spoke of feeling "goose bumps" after watching Daley cry as the national anthem was played.Lee, who came to London in 2018 to train with Daley, deserves a lot of praise. But, the spotlight will now be on his partner, who is a household name throughout Britain since his 2008 Games debut.After the passing of his father in 2011, his journey was filled with emotion. There was an outpouring for sympathy.Daley explained that he hoped to be "half the father my dad was for me". His Olympic gold came in his first Games after becoming a father to his son Robbie, who is named after him.Daley, who was married to Dustin Lance Black in 2017, said that becoming a father gave him "a different mindset" when he entered the Tokyo Games.It was a success, as he received bronze medals in the Individual and Synchronised 10m events in 2012/2016 for a historic gold.Daley added, "To finally have it around my neck. I've been diving for over 20 years.""A lot of people would have dismissed me, but I'm in the best condition and with the support from Matty, we had that unstoppable mentality last year and that's been the first time that I've ever been capable to think that way."I cannot believe what's happening, and I didn’t think I would get there in the first place."The Daley wait has endedDaley's victory is even more significant because his future in the sport remains uncertain beyond his position later in the Games in the men's 10m individual event.He has 13 years of experience at the elite Olympic level, and he now holds a gold medal. This is in addition to his European, World, and Commonwealth golds.He seemed to have a lot of experience during his Olympic gold moment, but he later said he felt like he was "going down" at times and thanked Lee for holding it together.Lee responded, "It's crazy. It's not clear to me what happened. It's very special to be able share my first Olympics with Tom, and receive a gold medal.Daley and Lee were awarded top spot after a mistake by the Chinese couple in their fourth dive.After round five, they were ahead with a mark of 89.76 for the reverse three-and a half somersaults. However, their flawless attempt at their most difficult routine - a forward 4-and-a/half somersault – was scored at 101.01.The Russian Olympic Committee team was in bronze-medal place. This caused a slight pause before the Daley Lee celebrations could begin.Daley was once a curiosity to a British audience during his tender teenage years. He has since remained persistent and dedicated while avoiding competition scrutiny.While he has focused his entire life on Olympic cycling, he also carries a lot of expectation.Lee's unwavering support helped him finally get his gold medal.
