Skis? Check. Poles? Check. Knitting needles? Naturally

Left: USA's Ben Ogden competes during the cross-country free sprint on Wednesday. Right: Bronze medallist USA's Jessie Diggins celebrates on the podium for the women's cross-country 10km.

Both Olympians knit during their downtime between events.'/> A number of Olympic athletes have turned to knitting during the heat of the Games, including Ben Ogden, who this week became the most decorated American male Olympic cross-country skier.

(Image credit: Anne-Christine Poujoulat) A number of Olympic athletes have turned to knitting during the heat of the Games, including Ben Ogden, who this week became the most decorated American male Olympic cross-country skier. A number of Olympic athletes have turned to knitting during the heat of the Games, including Ben Ogden, who this week became the most decorated American male Olympic cross-country skier.