- Tom Daley expressed feeling "helpless" for his younger self, reflecting on the challenges of growing up in the public eye.
- Daley, who retired after the Paris 2024 Olympics, first gained fame at age 14 during the 2008 Beijing Games.
- He shared his reflections at the premiere of 1.6 Seconds, a documentary featuring unseen footage from his early career.
- Daley suggested that social media, if available during his youth, might have given him more control over his public image and narrative.
- Daley highlighted the difficulties of protecting himself from various challenges as a young athlete in the spotlight.
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