As a gay man I haven't really had many gay sporting role models to look up to or feel inspired by, but Tom Daley has shown today what determination and perseverance looks like.

Here is an Olympic champion with the eyes of the world's media on him, making it clear that representation in sport matters. His success will inspire so many other LGBTQ+ individuals to feel like it's possible to achieve their dreams regardless of their sexuality and sends a clear message to all the other countries competing.

It might not always be the easiest road and we might have our dark days, but there is always hope of a better day. Tom took 13 years and four Olympics to achieve his goal, but I cannot think of anyone I would rather call a role model than him.

Well done champ and congratulations to the both of you, it really is well deserved.

Cllr Grant Johnson