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Leon Taylor, Diving, video diary 11

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:19:37 -0700

Leon enjoys the early stages of retirement with a trip to watch England take on the Barbarians at rugby in the Twickenham stadium.

Leon Taylor, Diving, video diary 10

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:18:56 -0700

An emotional Leon Taylor announces his retirement from the sport of diving due to injury. Leon acheived medal success at Olympic, World and European level, making him one of Britain's greatest ever divers. He will now go to Beijing in the role of athlete mentor and BBC comentator.

Leon Taylor, Diving, video diary 9

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:18:07 -0700

Leon gives us a behind the scenes glimpse of his role as a commentator at the recent FINA Diving World Series event in Sheffield.

Leon Taylor, Diving, video diary 8

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:17:26 -0700

Leon and the rest of the GB diving squad undergo media training to practice their tv, radio and press interview skills ahead of facing the world's media in Beijing this summer.

Leon Taylor, Diving, video diary 7

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:16:40 -0700

Leon's lungs are put through an EVH testing session at the English Institute of Sport.

Leon Taylor, Diving, video diary 6

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:15:58 -0700

Athens Olympic diving silver medallist Leon Taylor at the launch of the Team GB Beijing 2008 website in Covent Garden with Darren Campbell and synchronised swimmers Jenna Randall and Olivia Allison

Leon Taylor, Diving, video diary 5

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:15:04 -0700

Leon undergoes an MRI scan in hospital to try to get to the bottom of a troublesome back injury.

Leon Taylor, Diving, video diary 4

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:14:09 -0700

Olympic diver Leon Taylor reports on the excitement and success from inside the World Short Course Swimming Championships at Manchester's MEN Arena.

Leon Taylor, Diving, video diary 3

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:12:39 -0700

Leon goes back to school to inspire a class of seven year olds with his Olympic experiences

Leon Taylor, Diving, video diary 2

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:11:53 -0700

A day in the life of Athens 2004 Olympic silver medallist Leon Taylor. An insight into the diver's strength and conditioning training at his Sheffield base.

Leon Taylor, Diving, video diary 1

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:10:50 -0700

Athens 2004 Olympic silver medallist Leon Taylor brings you insider footage from the Olympic Torch Relay which took place in London on 6th April. Leon was one of 80 torch bearers who carried the torch through London.

Diving - Leon Taylor - Brit to Watch

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:05:56 -0700

Athens 2004 Olympic silver medallist Leon Taylor displays his diving technique from the 10 metre platform at his Sheffield training base and talks about the competition to qualify for the Beijing Olympics.