We caught up with the British Olympic diver Tom Daley backstage at the Radio 1 Teen Awards last month, to find out how he is preparing for the 2012 games and more.
SSG: Hi Tom! Next year is the big 2012: are you excited or nervous?
Tom Daley: It’s so exciting: every sportsperson wants to get to the Olympic games, and to have the chance to do it in front of a home crowd is just completely insane.
How have next year’s Games impacted your life?
The 2012 Olympics has had a massive impact on my life. I have been very determined to get ready for the Games: it’s something that drives me on every day.
What do you have to do each day?
At the moment I am training four to five hours a day, six days a week. I still have to go to school to do my A-levels at the same time, so I am completely busy all the time, but hopefully it will be worth it.
We’re at the Radio 1 Awards today: who on the line-up were you most excited to see, and who else are you loving in the charts at the moment?
I’ve just seen Ed Sheeran and he was incredible. I am a huge fan of Black Eyed Peas, too!
I’ve heard rumours they might split up!
No, really!? I hope not!
Have you had the chance to watch The X Factor yet?
I love X Factor, I love it every single year.
Who are you rooting for?
Misha is my favourite so far!
What do you think of the new judging line-up, too?
The new judges are really cool – it has made it all a bit edgy and different. It’s good to mix it up a bit and keep things fresh.
Keep up with all the latest Tom Daley news at www.tomdaley.tv and follow him on Twitter at @tomdaley1994
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