Knitting helps Tom Daley switch off. Its mental health benefits are not just for Olympians

By Michelle O'Shea, Senior Lecturer, School of Business, Western Sydney University
Gabrielle Weidemann, Associate Professor in Psychological Science, Western Sydney University

Olympian Tom Daley is the most decorated diver in Britain’s history. He is also an avid knitter. At the Paris 2024 Olympics Daley added a fifth medal to his collection – and caught the world’s attention knitting a bright blue “Paris 24” jumper while travelling to the games and in the stands.

At the Tokyo Olympics, where Daley was first spotted…

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