The athletes taking part in the 2024 Paris Olympics pick out different ways to pass the time and calm their nerves. Some turn to playing video games or listening to music, while others, like British diver Tom Daley, pick out more unexpected activities like knitting.
Daley picked up knitting during the pandemic and has been enjoying it quite much, even making a dedicated Instagram page, Made With Love by Tom Daley, to showcase his crafts. He brought his passion to Paris as well, being spotted knitting in the stands while waiting his turn to compete.
As it turns out, Daley was so dedicated to knitting at the 2024 Olympics that he managed to make a sweater. The sweater, which Daley unveiled in a recent Instagram post, features a “PARIS 24” inscription with the Eiffel’s Tower motif and a mashup between the flags of Great Britain and France.
The unveil video received close to 15 million views and 1.3 million likes, with internet users in awe of Daley’s knitting abilities.
Daley later shared a follow-up video in which he revealed how his Paris Olympics-themed sweater came about.
The 2024 Paris Olympics ended up being a full success for Daley. Not only did he manage to finish a cool sweater and build his online following, but he also got a medal out of it. Competing alongside Noah Williams in the synchronised 10-meter platform event, Daley won the silver medal. It was his fifth Olympic medal overall.