Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix details feeling 'emotional and exhausted' following her Olympics bronze medal win - after dad Fred praised her for sharing her mental health struggle Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By Niomi Harris and Poppy Atkinson Gibson For Mailonline Published: 11:18, 12 August 2024 | Updated: 11:27, 12 August 2024 e-mail 16 shares 5 View comments Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix has revealed she's 'very emotional and exhausted' after competing in the Paris Olympics. The Olympic diver, 19, won a bronze in the 10m synchronised dive last week, but finished in sixth place on Tuesday for the second Olympics in a row.
She's since delivered an emotional statement after revealing she 'did not want to be alive' three years ago, with her First Dates star father Fred Sirieix going on to praise his daughter. And appearing on Monday's Lorraine, Andrea discussed how how she felt amid her Olympics experience as she a clip of herself tearing up while being presented with her third-place medal. Speaking to stand-in host Ranvir Singh and wearing her bronze medal, Andrea shared: 'I was very emotional, I was also exhausted, it's been a long three years.
I feel like I was just over the moon.' Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix has revealed she's 'very emotional and exhausted' after competing in the Paris Olympics. She's since delivered an emotional statement after revealing she 'did not want to be alive' three years ago, with her First Dates star father Fred Sirieix going on to praise his daughter.
The athlete went on to praise her family for their sacrifices during her career, stating: 'The part that really made me emotional was seeing my family. I'm a really big family girl, they've done everything. My mum and my brother have sacrificed so much for me, my dad has sacrificed so much as well.
They were there at every single session and having them there at the Olympic games when they weren't there in Tokyo [due to the Covid-19 pandemic] and then seeing my growth and how much I've changed and how happy I actually am.' Meanwhile, after bravely opening up about her mental health last week, Andrea detailed how she's become more 'fearless' as she's grown over the years. She said: 'I think now I'm becoming more and more fearless as I get older and mature.
I realise there isn't nothing to be afraid of. I really am so blessed.' She added in the chat that she believed her bravery comes from her parents.
It comes after Fred praised his daughter in an emotional Instagram post after she opened up about her mental health battles. The Team GB diving star has previously disclosed how she struggled with anxiety following her Games debut in Tokyo 2021 and almost gave up the sport. And while the diver was visibly upset by the result, her father Fred posted an emotional Instagram message praising her.
Team GB star Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix during the Women's 10m Platform Final The Olympic diver, 19, won a bronze in the 10m synchronised dive last week, but finished in sixth place on Tuesday for the second Olympics in a row [pictured with Lois Toulson] Appearing on Monday's Lorraine, Andrea discussed how how she felt amid her Olympics experience as she a clip of herself tearing up while being presented with her third-place medal Speaking to stand-in host Ranvir Singh and wearing her bronze medal, Andrea shared: 'I was very emotional, I was also exhausted, it's been a long three years. I feel like I was just over the moon' The athlete went on to praise her family for their sacrifices during her career, stating: 'The part that really made me emotional was seeing my family. I'm a really big family girl, they've done everything' In the post he shared a video of his daughter's dive before a picture of the two of them hugging afterwards with the pair beaming at the camera.
The First Dates host shared a behind-the-scenes snap of Andrea addressing cameras with his arm around her following her dive as well as some family pictures of him with his two children walking around Paris. The celebrity maitre'd finished his post with a throwback snap of him with Andrea on his shoulders as a little girl clutching a handful of candyfloss. The proud father captioned the post: 'Thank you for this incredible adventure and the inspiration Andrea.
What a beautiful moment! You and your brother are the best thing I have ever done and will ever do ❤️ #lavieestbelle' Andrea commented underneath the heartfelt tribute to her simply with: 'I love you'. It comes after Fred praised his daughter in an emotional Instagram post after she opened up about her mental health battles The Olympic diver, 19, won a bronze in the 10m synchronised dive last week, but finished in sixth place on Tuesday for the second Olympics in a row In the post he shared a video of his daughter's dive before a picture of the two of them hugging afterwards alongside a heartfelt message of love and support View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fred Sirieix (@fred_sirieix) The Olympic diver fought back tears on Tuesday as she revealed her mental health battles in 2021 – and why she is now just grateful to be here. 'Three years ago, I didn't even want to be alive, so today I'm just happy that I am alive, that I'm breathing and that I've got my family to support me.
' said the teenage Team GB star. 'After Tokyo, it was a really scary time for myself. That is why I treasure every morning because my eyes have woken up and I have got breath in my lungs.
'I woke up this morning and the first thought that I had was that I am happy I woke up. That's just how it has been for a long time.' The First Dates host shared a behind-the-scenes snap of Andrea addressing cameras with his arm around her following her dive where he told her how proud he was Fred also shared a family picture of him with his two children walking around Paris and enjoying the Olympic village with Andrea dressed in her Team GB kit Following her event, Andrea was consoled by her father and her mother Alessandra in the stands.
In front of cameras, Fred comforted his daughter and told her: 'It's sport. Some days you win and some days you lose. And yesterday you did brilliant.
' Read More Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix delivers emotional statement - after night out with First Dates star dad Andrea paid tribute to her parents, and told reporters that she was glad they were poolside to support her. She said: 'In that time, I stuck very close to my family and that's why it means everything for them to be here because they have seen me at my lowest and now they have seen me compete at the Olympic Games. 'That's all I really wanted.
' Andrea had hoped to win a second medal in her individual event, having come in as the world bronze medallist. But she never recovered after a poor second dive, with China's Hongchan Quan retaining her title. 'Not getting a medal today does not take away from the medal I have received and the achievements I have done the whole three years since Tokyo,' added Andrea.
'I feel I have grown as a human, not just as an athlete, and that is the most valuable thing diving has ever given me.' 'You did your best Andrea,' the father said, before pulling in his daughter for a hug First Dates star Fred told the BBC today how 'proud' he was of his 'little girl', after he and her mother Alessandra consoled her in the stands. He said: 'What I love about my daughter is her positivity.
Today she didn't make it to the podium, tonight (Tuesday) she is going to have a quiet night, and tomorrow (Wednesday) she is back to being happy, smiley Andrea. Just enjoying life, enjoying Paris, and enjoying the moment. 'That is Andrea - and that is beautiful because it is about balance.
It is about knowing who you are and making the most of life, and that is what she is doing. So I am very happy for her.' Instagram Team GB Ranvir Singh Olympics Share or comment on this article: Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix details feeling 'emotional and exhausted' following her Olympics bronze medal win - after dad Fred praised her for sharing her mental health struggle e-mail 16 shares Add comment.
