Tokyo 2020: 'Incredible moment' for family of Leeds diver Matty Lee as he wins Olympic gold medal
Matty, 23, earned top honours after the pair put on a magnificent display in the synchronised 10m platform event at Tokyo 2020.
Parents Helen and Tim enjoyed the breathtaking moment with around 20 members of friends and family in the back garden of their home in Leeds
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Hide AdTim said: “We started on the champagne at 7am. We were just celebrating the fact that he had got to the Olympics.
“Seeing him stood on that board was enough to pop the champagne for me.
“Everything else was just a bonus - but we never expected a bonus like this.
“What an incredible moment and brilliant achievement, we’re very proud parents.”
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