Tom Daley shows off knitting skills while cheering on teammates

Olympic diver Tom Daley shows off his knitting skills while cheering on his teammates

Updated: 11:55 AM EDT Jul 30, 2024

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Tom Daley, a British diver renowned for his five Olympic medals and his social media presence, has once again captured the public’s attention with his unique hobby — knitting. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Daley was spotted in the stands, knitting away as he cheered on his teammates, a sight that has become a signature of his presence at major competitions.Video above: Daley ‘emotional’ seeing family after winning medal at Paris GamesDaley, a five-time Olympian, first gained widespread attention for his knitting during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where he crafted a pouch for his gold medal. In Paris, Daley was seen working on a new design that featured elements celebrating the Olympics, including a red, white and blue sweater with his last name in white across the back.Beyond the creative expression, knitting has become a way for Daley to manage stress and stay focused amidst the high-pressure environment of the Olympics. It provides a therapeutic outlet that balances the intense physical and mental demands of competitive diving.Daley’s knitting also extends to philanthropic efforts. His brand, “Made with Love by Tom Daley,” has launched various projects and often donates proceeds to charitable causes. Daley — an openly LGBTQ+ athlete who shares two kids with his husband, American filmmaker Dustin Lance Black — unveiled a Pride collection in June with his brand in which 15% of the profits went to Mermaids, a UK nonprofit supporting transgender people and their families. He has also released a book with the same name as his brand which guides readers on how to make 30 different knitting projects.Daley won a silver medal for Team Great Britain along with diving partner Noah Williams in the men’s synchronized 10-meter platform diving competition in Paris on Monday.

Tom Daley, a British diver renowned for his five Olympic medals and his social media presence, has once again captured the public’s attention with his unique hobby — knitting. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Daley was spotted in the stands, knitting away as he cheered on his teammates, a sight that has become a signature of his presence at major competitions.

Video above: Daley ‘emotional’ seeing family after winning medal at Paris Games

Daley, a five-time Olympian, first gained widespread attention for his knitting during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where he crafted a pouch for his gold medal. In Paris, Daley was seen working on a new design that featured elements celebrating the Olympics, including a red, white and blue sweater with his last name in white across the back.

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Beyond the creative expression, knitting has become a way for Daley to manage stress and stay focused amidst the high-pressure environment of the Olympics. It provides a therapeutic outlet that balances the intense physical and mental demands of competitive diving.

Daley’s knitting also extends to philanthropic efforts. His brand, “Made with Love by Tom Daley,” has launched various projects and often donates proceeds to charitable causes. Daley — an openly LGBTQ+ athlete who shares two kids with his husband, American filmmaker Dustin Lance Black — unveiled a Pride collection in June with his brand in which 15% of the profits went to Mermaids, a UK nonprofit supporting transgender people and their families. He has also released a book with the same name as his brand which guides readers on how to make 30 different knitting projects.

Daley won a silver medal for Team Great Britain along with diving partner Noah Williams in the men’s synchronized 10-meter platform diving competition in Paris on Monday.