sport news Daley Thompson heaps praise on his son Elliot for winning the British decathlon ... trends now
sport news Daley Thompson heaps praise on his son Elliot for winning the British decathlon ... trends now
'I couldn't be more proud': Olympic legend Daley Thompson heaps praise on his son Elliot for winning the British decathlon title in Manchester... 46 years after his father first won it! Daley Thompson said he 'couldn't be more proud' of his son Elliot's title win Elliot Thompson won the British decathlon title 46 years after his dad first did Daley heaped praise on his son for managing to step out from under his shadow After winning, Elliot Thompson has chosen to step down from full-time athletics
View
comments
Daley Thompson says he 'couldn't be more proud' after his son Elliot followed in his footsteps by winning the British decathlon title.
At 29, Elliot Thompson has had a slow-burning career since taking up the sport in 2016, but had his biggest moment by far in taking the crown in Manchester on Saturday.
His famous father, the double Olympic champion, was following events from home in London, but was ecstatic as his son stepped out of what is arguably the biggest shadow in British sport. It came 46 years after he won the same title for the first time.
He told
