Athletes Reveal Their Pre-Competition Rituals Ahead of the Tokyo Olympics

It's no easy feat to win an Olympic gold medal — it takes years of hard work, dedication, early morning practices, sacrifices to pursue your dream, and, of course, some really good superstitions and pre-competition rituals to make sure you're in that winner's mindset. Above, check out some of the top U.S. competitors' rituals, superstitions and lucky charms.

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