Britain’s Olympic hero was pictured knitting as he watched one of the other diving finals in Tokyo.
It gives us a chance to cast our minds back to these Sunderland Echo archive photos, all with a knitting theme.
We have reminders from Hylton Castle Primary School and the Cleadon Park Library Knit and Knatter group members.
There are plenty of keen knitters closer to home and we hope you are in one of these retro pictures.
Take a look and let’s see if we can create a pattern of great responses.
9. In the picture in 2008
City of Durham MP Roberta Blackman-Woods (centre) with knitters taking part in the Save the Children charity knitting day at St. Nicholas Church. It's a scene from 13 years ago. Photo: KB
10. Tell us more
We've shared a lovely collection of retro photos. Why not share your memories of them by emailing [email protected] Photo: se