Sporting superstitions come in myriad forms, and it’s no surprise a beach volleyballer’s can include the colour of bikini worn in competition.
Like countless elite athletes all over the world, Australian Olympic hopefuls Nikki Laird and Mariafe Artacho del Solar are governed by a set of rituals and habits that make their game feel just right.
There’s the identical manner in which the duo position themselves in relation to one another, and the way they’ll avoid resting on one side of a court if they sense “bad energy”.
