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Diver Tom Daley meets 2014 Commonwealth Games fans | Diver Tom Daley meets 2014 Commonwealth Games fans |
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Diver Tom Daley met with fans as he took up his role as an ambassador for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. | Diver Tom Daley met with fans as he took up his role as an ambassador for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. |
The 19-year-old was the special guest at an event in the city's Fruitmarket. | The 19-year-old was the special guest at an event in the city's Fruitmarket. |
Donning a kilt and meeting Games mascot Clyde, he said he was looking forward to what he expected would be an "amazing atmosphere" at Glasgow 2014. | Donning a kilt and meeting Games mascot Clyde, he said he was looking forward to what he expected would be an "amazing atmosphere" at Glasgow 2014. |
Daley joins fellow Olympians Sir Chris Hoy and Rebecca Adlington in promoting the international profile of the event. | |
In a question and answer event, Daley told fans that the Glasgow 2014 Games were a big deal for him. | In a question and answer event, Daley told fans that the Glasgow 2014 Games were a big deal for him. |
He said: "The most exciting thing for me is looking forward to the crowds - I got a taster of it last year at the Olympics and I want to sample that again, bring back all the memories. | He said: "The most exciting thing for me is looking forward to the crowds - I got a taster of it last year at the Olympics and I want to sample that again, bring back all the memories. |
"I know all the Scottish people are very loud when they want to be, all the cheering and stuff, I know its going to be an amazing atmosphere. | "I know all the Scottish people are very loud when they want to be, all the cheering and stuff, I know its going to be an amazing atmosphere. |
"Just being back in a village environment and just being back competing in a big event again." | "Just being back in a village environment and just being back competing in a big event again." |
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