If you are a 30 something like I am then you will know that Daley Thompson is a living legend, not just for winning the decathlon gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1980 and 1984 and breaking the world record for the event four times, but also for the Spectrum 48K game "Daley Thompson's Decathlon" which was one of the most popular computer games of the 80's resulting in many a broken joystick or keyboard.
The man has hardly aged a day, and looks in great health - with only the white flashes of hair giving his age away. In the last year he had his Laser Eye Surgery procedure carried out by Optical Express and they have posted a very good video of him both pre and post op.
According to the Optical Express website he was reported to have better than 20/20 vision after his procedure.
For a man that takes such pride in his health, he certainly seemed happy and I am sure that he took time to consider the benefits of using Optical Express before committing.
Good to see him in good health... I just wish that someone would rejuvenate the classic game of the 80's to match his new eyesight.
Daley Thompson Olympics 1984 Decathlon Day 1
ZX Spectrum Daley Thompson's Decathalon
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