Tom Daley Dating Dustin Lance Black [PHOTOS]: Older Boyfriend Helped Olympic Diver Come Out As Gay

Since Olympic diver Tom Daley decided to come out, it has been confirmed that he is dating Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black.

The relationship between Tom Daley and the Dustin Lance Black has encountered mixed reactions due to the 20-year age difference, though it seems to hardly matter to Tom Daley.

"They are officially in a long-term relationship and talking about having a future together," said a friend to Huffington Post. "All of their friends are completely supportive of them as a couple."

Reportedly, Tom Daley coming out has been due to Dustin Lance Black and his position as a gay activist.

"The work that Dustin does with gay rights activists has really given Tom the courage to come out," a friend told The Mirror.

"Dustin has also been the driving force behind him coming out. He is a pretty inspirational person and Tom is completely in awe."

But how did Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black meet and begin dating?

Presumably, Tom was introduced to Dustin by mutual friends at London's Soho Hotel earlier this year.

"Tom had the end of August and September off training and he spent it with Dustin," said a source.

"Tom has been filming a gap year documentary which Lance travelled with him on behind the scenes. The pair has fallen for each other. Dustin has also taken trips to Portsmouth all the way from L.A. to support Tom through his training."

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