The Olympic gold medalist is also a professional knitter Toru Hanai/Getty isn’t just skilled in swimming, but he’s an excellent knitter as well! The 30-year-old diver representing Great Britain is headed to Paris in style for the . On Wednesday, July 17, he shared one of his latest designs on social media. Related: “My 5th Olympics is underway! I just wanted to jump in here and say a big thank you for all the support, and to let you know that we have so many exciting things coming up for !” Daley captioned an .
Daley after he and his knitting needles in August 2020. In the first slide of his upload on Wednesday, the swimmer showed off a drawing of an oversized sweater. The mostly blue top featured red trimming around the neckline and wrists.
Written across was the word “Paris,” with the City of Love’s most famous landmark — the Eiffel Tower — serving as the “A.” The Union Flag, or Union Jack, was also etched into the design near the waist area. Once the idea was drawn out, the next slide showed a shirtless Daley sitting in just a pair of “Team GB” Olympic shorts as he gazed intently at his needle and thread while weaving the pattern together.
Other footage showed him sketching and reviewing his font on a computer screen. The Olympic diving gold medalist has taken his talents to the next level, partnering with brands like to show off his knitting abilities. Last week, Daley spoke to about his hobby, which has clearly turned into a business venture.
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