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Because they traditionally fill their mouths with the blood of goats or virgins, but FINA has banned this practice and no longer allows ritual sacrifice before a race. Now they must make do by placing filthy pool water in their mouths before a race, to appease their dark gods. Others say it's considered good luck to take in a bit of Ryan Lochte's powerfully golden urine before the big race.

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To prevent the gag reflex.This is to prevent the gag reflex that can occur from accidentally swallowing water while swimming. By tasting the water in advance, the mouth is made accustomed to the taste and quality of the water and its additives.
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I think it is important to take a bath to clean off all the dust, sweat from body and also washing off any bacteria or germs from body. It's not only important for health reasons but also for psychological reasons. This ensures that everybody is assured that people jumping into water are clean and care for others.

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This habit doesn't exist strictly among olympic swimmers; many competitive swimmers splash or feel the water before a race. Some may use the water to adjust goggles or caps, others prefer to wet themselves in order to prepare for the temperature difference (competition pools must be between 25-28 °C (77-82 °F)).

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Th swallow a lot of water at the high rate of speed they are moving at. They drink the water to acclimate their mouths and throat to prevent coughing and gagging while competing

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Splashing water on themselves helps their bodies adjust to the temperature of the water before the race.

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Because there are no potties pool side

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