Just days ago, the Tokyo Olympics looked set to be the most underwhelming Games in history. Take Tom Daley, the diver who first sprang to prominence when he qualified for the Beijing games aged just 13. For young Tom, fame at such a tender young age came at a price. For young Tom, fame at such a tender young age came at a price. Then there’s swimmer Tom Dean, who yesterday became the first British man to win an Olympic freestyle event in 113 years.

Source: The Nation July 27, 2021 21:56 UTC