recognize this olympic swimmer

[Byron]

No luck so far but I am tempted to suggest that Erik has seen him (if Germany is a correct guess) when watching tv - and was obviously impressed (via STS).
The small absorbent cloth will often be seen in the hands of divers as quick dispersal of water droplets from the body is simply required as distinct from a full towelling-down as is usual in the changing room (TD will often be seen
throwing his down from the platform after use).