Grace Reid

Grace Reid was born on May 9, 1996, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her diving career began early, leading to her first international call-up in 2010 for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, where she was the youngest member of Team Scotland at 14 years old. She continued to progress in the sport, making her debut for Great Britain at the 2015 European Diving Championships. In 2016, she achieved significant milestones, including winning a gold medal in the Mixed 3m Synchronized event with Tom Daley at the European Aquatics Championships in London, and an individual bronze medal in the 3m Springboard. This made her the first Scot since 1954 to win an individual European Championships diving medal for Great Britain. Reid also made her Olympic debut at the 2016 Rio Games, reaching the final of the 3m Springboard event and securing a second Olympic quota place for the Women’s 3m Springboard.

Throughout her career, Reid consistently achieved notable results at major international events. In 2017, she earned a silver medal in the Mixed 3m Synchro at the World Championships in Budapest, alongside Tom Daley. The following year, she made history at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast by becoming the first Scottish woman to win a Commonwealth diving gold in the 1m Springboard event. That same year, she won gold in the Women’s 3m Springboard and silver in the Mixed 3m Synchro at the European Aquatics Championships in her hometown of Glasgow. Her achievements continued with her first FINA Diving World Series gold medal in 2019, partnering with Tom Daley in the Mixed 3m Synchro in London. In 2024, Reid secured a silver medal in the Women’s 1m Springboard at the World Championships in Doha, becoming the first British woman to win an individual global medal.

Reid’s career progression demonstrates her sustained excellence and adaptability in various diving disciplines. She competed in three Olympic Games, including Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and securing a berth for Paris 2024. She holds multiple national titles, including her maiden 3m Springboard title at the 2013 British Diving Championships and double gold at the 2022 National Cup in Plymouth in both 1m and 3m Springboard events. Her consistent performance at World Championships, World Cups, European Championships, and Commonwealth Games underscores her status as a leading diver. She announced her retirement from elite diving in October 2025, concluding a distinguished career.