Method to the madness: Why swimmers splash and slap themselves before a race
Method to the madness: Why swimmers splash and slap themselves before a race
www.abc.net.au Method to the madness: Why swimmers splash and slap themselves before a race
You may have also noticed some strange mannerisms from Olympic swimmers before they mount the starting blocks. Coach Michael Legge says splashing and slapping has become a "ritual".
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Tl;Dr - a ritual to pump themselves up
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Boxers are usually slapped by their coaches. At least in movies they are. Not sure in competition.