We walked out for our first dive in training before the competition and I saw my friends and family that that was when I felt the most emotional and that was kind of when I felt like I had already won. Like that was my moment where I was like, you know what I like that. That is exactly the feeling and that is exactly how I imagined and pictured it to have my friends and family there to see me dive again. Oh, I dunno. We never know. It's like one of those things that like for right now, like all I can think about is enjoying this moment and like getting to see my family and things like that. But you know, you never know, never say never.
Olympic diver Tom Daley shows off his knitting skills while cheering on his teammates
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Updated: 10:55 AM CDT Jul 30, 2024
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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Great Britain’s Tom Daley knitting as he watches the Women’s Synchronised 3m Springboard Final at the Aquatics Centre on the first day of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)
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.
