Thomas Finchum (born December 1, 1989) is an American

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ian and former platform diver. He was a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team. Finchum announced his retirement from diving in 2012. He is now pursuing a country music career.

Diving career

At the

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, Finchum and

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placed fifth in the 10-meter synchronized diving competition. Finchum finished 12th in the individual 10-meter event. At the 2011 U.S. National Championships, Finchum and Drew Livingston won the 10-meter synchronized men platform title. At the World Championships, he and Boudia were bronze medalists in

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and silver medalists in

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Music career

On June 24, 2012, the day after he failed to qualify for the

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, Finchum announced his retirement from competitive diving. He said he would move to

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, where he will attend

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and pursue a country music career

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