Tom Daley: Diver returns to British Swimming's world class programme ahead of Paris Olympics

Tom Daley has returned to British Swimming's world class programme for diving ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games.

The 29-year-old took a two-year break from the sport after the Tokyo Games.

He returned to training earlier this year and said in July that Paris 2024 was "definitely the goal" for what would be his fifth Olympics.

Daley won gold in the synchronised 10-metre platform event in Tokyo alongside Matty Lee and also claimed bronze in the individual event.

Including Daley and Lee, invitations have gone to 29 divers to join the elite programme.

British Swimming associate performance director Tim Jones said: "The athletes named on to the world class programme are presented with a unique opportunity to build on what they have learnt so far, whilst continuing to develop their skills in our world-class training environments.

"We hope that the competition opportunities we can provide over the coming months will allow the cohort to build towards next summer's Olympic Games.

"Everyone at British Diving is now fully-focused on delivering the best possible medal haul in Paris, whilst continually ensuring that those on long-term plans have appropriate development opportunities throughout the year."

The Paris Olympics will be held from 26 July to 11 August 2024.

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