Tom Daley's former diving coach Chen Wen has died aged 80.
Chen played an instrumental role in shaping the career of Daley, who claimed his first Olympic gold medal in Tokyo last summer.
Daley made his Olympic bow in Beijing in 2008 in a diving squad led by Chen.
British Diving's Julian Bellan paid tribute to Chen, outlining the impact he had on the sport in the UK.
“Chen’s legacy and influence on the modern era of British Diving is indisputable, throughout his tenure as National Coach he tirelessly gave up his time to work with young coaches and divers," he said.
“His impact on the shape of the future senior teams over the past two decades is evident, with Tom Daley, Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow among a number of high profile names to come under his stewardship during junior team training camps to Beijing in the years preceding the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, whilst more recently Chen coached Scarlett Mew-Jensen and Maria Papworth at the beginning of their careers.
“He will be sorely missed.”
Daley was just 13 when he went to the Olympics in 2008 under Chen's wing.
The now 27-year-old went on to win bronze medals at both London 2012 and Rio 2016 before finally claiming gold alongside Matty Lee in the 10m synchro in Tokyo.
British Swimming chief Jack Buckner added on Chen: "It was with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of esteemed coach Chen Wen.
“He was held in high regard by the diving community and his legacy lives on through the countless coaches and athletes he nurtured in the sport.”
