Diver Tom Daley Knitting DURING His Olympics Competition Is So Next-Level
Here’s a yarn that’s actually true: British diver Tom Daley knitted during his Olympics competition on Friday and advanced to the semifinal of the 10-meter platform.
🚨DALEY UPDATE🚨@TomDaley1994 is knitting DURING his diving competition! #TokyoOlympicspic.twitter.com/2Svogltnsd
— #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) August 6, 2021
Daley, who has been spotted knitting in the stands at the Games, also has been showing off his knitting and crocheting skills online. The four-time Olympian fashioned a cozy for the first career gold medal he won earlier, teaming with Matty Lee in the synchronized 10-meter platform. He also created a gorgeous sweater to commemorate his time in Tokyo.
But knitting during his actual event with the pressure ratcheting up?
That is next-level.
And it worked: Daley advanced to the semifinal with the fourth-best score.
Many fans on Twitter dove right in to approve, noting that kitting was the perfect relaxation tool.
That's great! It probably helps him to relax and focus at the same time, especially being something simple. He doesn't need to worry about losing his place when leaving to dive. 😊
— Heather⁷∞- 🕺🏻💜🧈 (@MaireRuadh) August 6, 2021
Great way to relax
— Squatch (they) (@squatchy215) August 6, 2021
He’s just too cute. I wonder what he’s making now😆
— _blueyh_ (@bluyokohama) August 6, 2021
aw this is so pure n wholesome🥺
— john (@johnsdead) August 6, 2021
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— Tatiana Mitu🏞 (@Tutianatiku) August 6, 2021
This article originally appeared on HuffPost and has been updated.
