Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley is set to be awarded Plymouth’s highest honour after councillors meet on September 13 to formally agree to offer him Freedom of the City.
The honour has been proposed to recognise his amazing sporting achievements, which include competing in four Olympic games, as well as the role he has played as an ambassador for Plymouth.
Council Leader Nick Kelly said:
“Plymouth has been supporting and cheering Tom on since he burst on to the national stage at just nine years old and we are all hugely proud of everything he has achieved. Tom has achieved so much and I know he will continue inspiring a new generation of young athletes who want to follow in his footsteps.”
Only 44 individuals and organisations have been awarded Honorary Freedom of the City of Plymouth since 1917. It recognises those who have provided ‘eminent services’ to Plymouth and gone the extra mile to enhance the city’s reputation.
(Image credit: the Tom Daley Diving Academy)
