Thousands line Plymouth streets for Tom Daley's homecoming
Thousands of people lined Plymouth’s streets on 31 July 2009 to welcome home diver Tom Daley after he won the 10m diving gold medal at the World Diving Championships in Rome.
A civic reception with the lord mayor was held for the 15-year-old, followed by an open-top bus tour along Plymouth’s Royal Parade.
Tom showed his gold medal to the crowds and highlights of his performance were shown on a big screen in the city’s piazza, where he was interviewed.
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Councillor Vivien Pengelly, leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “Plymouth is immensely proud of Tom. To become world champion at the age of 15 is an incredible achievement and we wanted to do something as a city to recognise that. He is a wonderful ambassador, not only for his sport and young people, but also for the city.”
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