How Jason Statham nearly went to the Olympics

Jason Statham is a Hollywood star. Made famous by Fast & Furious, The Transporter and The Meg.

But before he became a bankable movie star, did you know that he used to be a professional diver? And that he very nearly went to the Olympics?

Seb Stafford-Bloor explains. Illustrated by Craig Silcock.

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[rotua]

I don't understand the hate comment
so you guys want the Barcelona 2010s full tactic explained for the 20th times ? or watching a fun fact about Brazil 7-1 for the 15th times ?

i watched some Jason Statham movie, and i quite like the actor, so it was fun to know this little fun fact

If you guys know "Safe" that my favorite movie with him in it

[tribri]

Did he compete for Great Britain, or England at the 1990 commonwealth games… 2:10

[francisxavierderyzunuo]

Failing in that path is the reason why the World has gotten the chance to see his true talent.

Thank God he never succeeded in the diving career.

What a great actor he is!

[artizan]

I don't think the athletic realise how much a turn off the americans are in their promotions and podcasts to a football audience. they ruined several of their podcasts by putting in clueless american producers and presenters, we just don't want their influence in the European game.

[d.b.cooper]

You'd get more subscribers if you got rid of the yanks voice at the end.