Summarized Swimming Superstitions from Athletes

In a video featuring Paige Madden, a silver medalist from Tokyo, she and her teammates discuss their unique swimming superstitions. Paige shares that she prefers to race without painting her nails due to a past bad experience. Lily King mentions that she slaps her leg five times before each race as part of her ritual. Nick Fink always performs a second warm-up before a race due to a high school experience where missing it resulted in a significant loss. Another unnamed teammate likes to do a pull-out with arms in the air before stepping onto the block. Finally, Ryan checks the wedge on the block to ensure it's locked in place. These personal routines highlight how individual superstitions can influence swimmers' performances and give them a psychological edge.