In his documentary 'Tom Daley: 1.6 seconds,' the retired Olympian discusses his battles with an eating disorder and the societal pressure he faced regarding his sexuality. Daley was advised to conceal his relationship with husband Dustin Lance Black due to fears of losing sponsorships and fans. This led to his feelings of shame and fear over being open about his identity, in addition to the challenges related to body image as an athlete. The documentary explores Daley's journey and the lasting effects of these experiences.
At the end of 2011 I was told... that I was overweight and that I needed to look slimmer... It was the first time where I felt that I was being looked at...for how I looked.
I was suddenly filled with shame... You don't want people thinking you are gay. You're gonna lose all your sponsorship. You're gonna lose all your fans.
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