Daniel Goodfellow facts for kids
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Daniel Goodfellow at the 2016 Olympics
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| Born | 19 October 1996 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom |
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| Height | 1.68 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 58 kilograms (9 st 2 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Great Britain England |
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| Sport | Diving | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 3 m, 10 m, 10 m synchro | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | City of Leeds | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Marc Holdsworth | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retired | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Daniel Goodfellow, born on October 19, 1996, is a famous British diver. He has been competing since 2011 and became a senior diver in 2013. He plans to retire in 2025.
Daniel has won many important awards. He is a two-time champion at the Commonwealth Games. In 2024, he became a World champion in a team event. He also won a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Daniel first competed for Great Britain as a senior in 2013. He won his Olympic bronze medal in the 10-meter synchronized platform event with his diving partner, Tom Daley. Together, they also won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and a silver medal at the European Championships. In 2022, Daniel won his first big title as a solo diver, taking home the gold in the men's 3-meter springboard at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Daniel's Early Life and Training
Daniel Goodfellow was born in Cambridge, England, on October 19, 1996. His parents are Sharon and John Goodfellow. Sadly, his father passed away in 2006 when Daniel was young.
From 2008 to 2013, Daniel went to Melbourn Village College. He started diving lessons at Parkside Pools in Cambridge when he was very young.
First Wins as a Young Diver
In 2007, when he was 10 or 11 years old, Daniel won gold medals. These were in the 10-meter platform, 3-meter, and 1-meter springboard events. He also won a bronze medal in synchronized diving at the ASA National Age Group Championships.
In 2012, at age 15, Daniel was chosen for the Great Britain development team. This showed he had great potential in diving. In 2013, he moved to Plymouth to train more seriously. He joined the Plymouth Diving Club there.
Daniel's Diving Career Highlights
Starting Out: 2011-2015
In 2011, when Daniel was just 14, he won his first medal at a big competition. It was a bronze medal in the 3-meter springboard at the European Junior Diving Championships. The next year, in 2012, he won more medals. He got a silver on the 10-meter platform and a bronze on the individual 3-meter springboard. He also won a gold medal in synchronized 3-meter springboard with Freddie Woodward.
In 2013, Daniel won a gold medal in the 10-meter platform at the European Junior Championships. That same year, he started competing in senior international events. He took part in the European Championships and the World Championships.
Challenges and Comebacks
In 2014, Daniel teamed up with Matty Lee for the FINA Diving World Series. They won bronze medals in 10-meter synchronized diving in Dubai and Beijing. However, Daniel faced some challenges that year. He hurt his elbow, which stopped him from competing in the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Soon after, he had a shoulder injury that needed surgery in late 2014.
Because of his shoulder surgery, Daniel could not compete for some time in 2015. He returned to diving in the summer of 2015. He competed in the 3-meter springboard event in Italy.
Partnering with Tom Daley: 2016
In January 2016, Daniel returned to 10-meter diving at the British National Cup. He competed alone and also teamed up with Tom Daley. Tom Daley is a famous diver who won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics. Daniel and Tom first met in 2015. At this competition, Daniel won a bronze medal in the individual 10-meter dive. He won a gold medal with Tom in the 10-meter synchronized event.
Daniel and Tom Daley secured their spot in the 2016 Rio Olympics. They did this by winning a bronze medal at the FINA Diving World Cup in February 2016. They performed an amazing dive, a forward four-and-a-half somersault, which earned them a very high score.
Throughout 2016, Daniel and Tom won medals at every FINA World Series 10-meter synchronized event. They kept improving their scores each time. They were the first British divers to win medals in all 10-meter synchronized FINA World Series events in one year.
European Championships and Olympic Bronze
In May 2016, Daniel and Tom won their seventh medal together at the European Championships. They were close to winning gold but finished with a silver medal.
In June 2016, they won gold at the British National Championships. Their best dive, a Front 4 ½ Somersaults, scored very high.
On August 8, 2016, Daniel and Tom Daley won a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Their fifth dive was a 109C, which scored 92.13 points. This amazing dive moved them from fifth place to third. Their final dive secured their bronze medal, just ahead of Germany.
More Gold Medals: 2018-2022
At the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia, Daniel won another gold medal. This was in the men's synchronized 10-meter platform with Tom Daley.
In 2019, Daniel started diving with Jack Laugher in the men's synchronized 3-meter springboard. This was because Jack's usual partner was taking a break. At the 2019 World Aquatics Championships in South Korea, Daniel and Jack won a silver medal in the 3-meter synchronized event.
In 2021, Daniel and Jack Laugher won a gold medal at the 2021 FINA Diving World Cup in Japan. This event was a test for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Daniel competed for England at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. He won a gold medal in the men's 3-meter springboard event. This was a big win for him as a solo diver.
Retirement Announcement: 2025
On January 11, Daniel Goodfellow announced that he would be retiring from diving. He shared this news on Instagram. He thanked his fellow divers and coaches. Daniel said he felt "fortunate and privileged" to have been part of a time when British diving had so much success and growth.
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Goodfellow para niños
