Tom Daley is a 30-year-old British diver and 5-time Olympic medalist, including one gold, one silver and three bronze. This year at the 2024 Paris Olympics, he won the silver medal in the 10-meter synchronized platform dive alongside Noah Williams. However, when he isn’t busy collecting medals, he spends his time knitting!
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That’s right. Tom Daley knits – from sweaters to cute pouches where he can keep his beloved medals. During the 2024 Paris Olympics, he was spotted knitting a sweater for himself while sitting in the stands during the women’s synchronized 3-meter springboard final.
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He was busy knitting a Paris Olympics-themed sweater for himself with his name in the colour of the British flag.
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According to reports, Tom Daley started knitting during the pandemic in 2020 after his coach suggested he take up a hobby to keep his mind occupied during recovery. So, he took it upon himself to learn the skill by watching videos on YouTube.
“I ordered some needles and some yarn, went on to YouTube, and taught myself how to knit. With each project, I learned a new skill or a new technique or a new stitch. Then I started designing my own things,” he was quoted saying.
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In November 2021, Daley started his own knitting and crocheting brand, Made With Love, where he sells everything from shirts to hoodies to hats to tote bags.
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A man of many talents he is!