Daly was asked about his retirement during a live interview with the BBC, as Team GB returned to London from Paris on Monday (12 August).
Daly, who won a silver medal alongside partner Noah Williams in the men’s synchronised 10m platform, said: “It’s hard to talk about. It’s always hard when you say goodbye to your sport.”
Crying, he said: “There are lots of things to process.
“This year felt like such a bonus. I got to perform in front of my family and kids and got to be a flag bearer.
“My bucket list was ticked off on every occasion.”