A new documentary exploring the life and career of Olympic diver Tom Daley, titled “Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds,” will premiere on discovery+ in early June, Warner Bros. Discovery announced. The 90-minute film delves into Daley’s journey both in and out of the pool, featuring interviews with his husband, Dustin Lance Black, his mentor, Leon Taylor, and other key figures in his life.
The documentary, a collaboration between Warner Bros. Discovery and the Olympic Channel, will provide exclusive footage and personal family film, offering an intimate look at the athlete’s experiences. Following its debut on discovery+ in the United Kingdom and Ireland, it will also air on Really and TNT Sports.
The title, “1.6 Seconds,” refers to the critical time span between a diver’s exit from the 10-meter platform and their entry into the water. The film chronicles Daley’s career, from his first Olympic appearance in Beijing 2008 at the age of 14, to his gold medal victory at Tokyo 2020, and his recent silver medal in the 10m synchronized event at Paris 2024, where he also served as Team GB’s flag bearer. It will also explore his family life post-retirement.
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“For most of my life, my head has been in competing,” Daley said in a statement. “I’ve lived in four-year Olympic cycles, trying my best to constantly improve my performance as an athlete. That 14-year-old me back at his first Olympics in Beijing, 2008 has been on such a journey and I’m so grateful for every moment, good and bad. I’ve received incredible support throughout the years, have the most beautiful family, and as I reflect on my Silver Medal at Paris 2024, my eyes are on what the future could hold.”
The documentary features interviews with Daley’s mother, Debbie Daley, his husband, Dustin Lance Black, his mentor, Leon Taylor, his first coach, Andy Banks, and Jane Figueiredo, who coached him to Olympic gold. The film also includes coverage of his gold medal performance at Tokyo 2020 and unprecedented access to footage from Paris 2024.
“Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds” will premiere on discovery+ in the UK and Ireland, Germany, and Italy, and on Max where available across Europe. Olympics.com will handle the premiere in the United States and territories outside of Europe.
