Maidenhead's Tom Dean has joined a host of other leading swimmers in being recognised in the New Year's Honours list announced today.
A total of 17 athletes who topped the podium in Tokyo are to receive awards from the Queen for their contribution to swimming and diving.
Diver Tom Daley and world record-breaking swimmer Adam Peaty, who finished second and third respectively in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year, plus para-swimmers Hannah Russell and Bethany Firth, are to be appointed Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
Daley won Olympic gold in the Men’s Synchronised 10m Platformalongside Matty Lee, who himself is named an MBE, and is to receive the honour for his services to diving, to LGBTQ+ rights and his charity work.
