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Tom Daley will make history as the first British diver to compete at five Olympic Games at this year's contest in Paris.
The decorated 29-year-old first competed at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, before claiming his first bronze medal at his home games in 2012 in the 10m platform event.
Daley went on to win two more bronze medals in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo, as well as the Team GB star's first gold in the 10m synchronised event.
Three years ago Daley refused to rule out a showing in the French capital, but began an extended hiatus from competition which saw him take a two-year break
But alongside new partner Noah Williams, Daley returned to action in 2023, clinching gold in the British National Cup, before winning a silver medal at February's World Aquatics Championships in Doha.
Tom Daley (right) will compete with partner Noah Williams (left) at the Paris Olympic Games
His selection will see him make history at a fifth games after claiming gold and bronze in Tokyo
Daley won his first Olympic medal at his home games over 12 years ago in 10m platform event
Daley and Williams were formally selected on Monday, alongside women's 10m synchonised competitors Lois Toulson and Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix, three-metre synchronised pair Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew-Jensen, and three-metre synchronised men's pair Anthony Harding and 2016 Olympic champion Jack Laugher.
'There is a fantastic mix of youth and experience within the squad, and I am delighted to welcome Olympic Champions Jack and Tom back,' Team GB's chef de mission Mark England said with the announcement.
'Congratulations
