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  2. Leeds Olympic diver brings gold home to Yorkshire

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    Leeds Olympic medallist Matty Lee is back home, but says he's still not watched the competition in which he and Tom Daley won gold.

    Matty Lee and his medal

    Matty and Tom Daley won the men's synchronised 10m platform in Japan on Monday.

    In an interview with BBC Radio Leeds, Matty said: "I've seen little clips, I've seen our reaction. I've watched that many times and, literally, it almost brings tears to my eyes every time.

    "I can't wait to actually watch the whole competition back, knowing I can relax when I watch it."

    Tom Daley and Matty Lee

    Matty trained as a diver at the John Charles Centre for Sport in Leeds, before moving to London three years ago. He's now celebrating with his family in his home city.

    "Almost all of my career has been made in Leeds," said Matty. "I owe so much to the diving club here. Leeds is home; London is just where I work."

    Matty and his family

    He said his brother inspired him to begin diving and is grateful for his family's support: "I owe them an awful, awful lot. When I was waiting to go up onto the podium itself, I took a moment to think about how my family would be feeling, and it brought me to tears, thinking oh my god, everything my whole family has sacrificed for me has been worthwhile."

    Matty says he's now looking forward to some well earned rest - and some pizza.