Daley was 14 in Beijing and his youth made him a popular star and a medal hope for the host country at these Games .
Brits Thomas Daley and Peter Waterfield were fourth , less than nine points out of medal contention .
Thomas Daley was 14 in Beijing and Thomas Daley 's youth made him a popular star and a medal hope for the host country at these Games .
Brits Thomas Daley and Peter Waterfield were fourth , less than nine points out of medal contention .