Who is Tom Dean? Olympian Tom Dean from Strictly Come Dancing

Tom Dean is a British swimmer who won two gold medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and a former contestant of Strictly Come Dancing.

by S Bargavi

Updated Sep 30, 2024

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Who is Tom Dean? Olympian Tom Dean from Strictly Come Dancing

Who is Tom Dean? 

Thomas Dean, born on May 2, 2000, is a British swimmer. He won three gold medals at the Olympics, one for the 200-meter freestyle and two with his team in the 4 × 200 meter freestyle relay. He has also won many medals at other competitions, including the European Championships and the Commonwealth Games.

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Full Name

Thomas William Darnton Dean

National Team

Great Britain, England

Born

2 May 2000 (age 24)

Place of Birth

London, England

Height

1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)

Weight

88 kg (194 lb)

Sport

Swimming

Strokes

Medley, freestyle

Club

Bath National Centre

Coach

David McNulty

Who Left Strictly Last Night?

Last night, Tom Dean left Strictly Come Dancing. He is a well-known swimmer who won gold medals in the Olympics. Tom and his dance partner, Amy Dowden, had to say goodbye after being in the bottom two of the competition. The judges decided to save another couple, which meant Tom and Amy had to go home.

Tom was very sad to leave, but he was happy to have been part of the show. He enjoyed dancing and meeting new people. Tom thanked his fans and everyone who supported him during his time on Strictly. Although he is leaving the show, he will continue to focus on his swimming career and the things he loves.

Tom Dean Olympics 2024

Tom Dean is a swimmer who won gold medals at the Olympics. He is now a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. Tom announced he would join the show on BBC Radio 1 after competing in the 200m individual medley at the Paris Olympics. He is excited to try something new and meet people while dancing.

Tom is 24 years old and has won many medals, including three gold medals at the Olympics. He trained hard for years, waking up early and eating right. His family has always supported him, cheering him on at his competitions. Tom has danced a little in school, but he doesn't think he is a great dancer yet.

Tom Dean Girlfriend 

Tom is in a relationship with Charlotte Phillip, who works for NewsUK. They have been together since at least 2023. Tom shared a picture of them together on Instagram in December of that year. They look happy in the photo, and it shows that they enjoy spending time together.

Tom Dean Height and Age

Tom is 24 years old in 2024. He was born on May 2, 2000. He began swimming when he was eight years old and joined a club called Maidenhead Marlins. Tom is also studying mechanical engineering at the University of Bath while he trains at the National Centre for Swimming.

Tom is very tall at 6 feet 4 inches, which is 1.94 meters. This height helps him in swimming. He is taller than other famous swimmers on his team, like Duncan Scott, who is 6 feet 3 inches, and James Guy, who is 6 feet 2 inches.

Tom Dean Career 

Dean is a skilled swimmer who has won many medals. In 2017, he earned a gold medal in the 200m Individual Medley and a silver in the 400m at the European Junior Championships. He continued to succeed, breaking records and winning more medals in 2018 and 2021, including two golds at the Tokyo Olympics.

In 2022 and 2023, Dean kept shining by winning bronze medals at the World Aquatics Championships and a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. In 2024, he was selected for the British Olympic team again. After winning a relay race, he also joined "Strictly Come Dancing," but was eliminated early.

Tom Dean Parents 

Tom Dean's parents are Jacquie Hughes and Jonathan Dean. His dad, Jonathan, works as a Property Director for Peer Group plc. They have a close relationship, and Tom also shares a strong bond with his mom, Jacquie. She even joined Heart to talk about Tom's latest win in swimming, showing how proud she is of him.

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