Athletes usually try to showcase their beliefs and personality through their fashion choices. Whether from their nails to their clothing choices, they find comfort in being themselves. The short sprint star Ewa Swoboda too is one such athlete. However, unlike others, it isn’t her clothes or accessories that get maximum attention – it’s her tattoos. Swoboda’s highly detailed and varied tattoos are a way for her to show what she believes in.

Ever since she first stepped foot on the international scene, tattoos have always been a part of her story. They’ve been so popular that not only has Swoboda been forced to answer questions on them but has also received her own Barbie. But what do these tattoos stand for? “They give me an extra kick,” she replied. But more than that they represent her love for animals and nature.

Ewa Swoboda shows her love for animals through her tattoos

Ewa Swoboda owns multiple dogs, cats, and gecko lizards. Her love for them is so extreme that she has tattooed a cat on her chest. On top of that Ewoboda also has tattoos of birds on her arms. Other than that, there are leaves, sun, and a blooming rose on her left and right arms. Clearly, it shows what Ewoboda values the most – nature and everything related to it.

Apart from that, there’s also a butterfly tattooed on her left thigh. Then there’s an angle at the back of her thighs. All in all, there are over 10 tattoos imbued just on Swoboda’s left leg. Her love for nature and animals is clearly visible in the art that’s spread across her body. However, Swoboda’s interests are varied – she may love tattoos and animals but she also has other passions. 

Ewa Swoboda has a deep affection for chocolates and makeup, especially when doing her nails. The Polish star is popular for her unique manicures that are filled with black nail polish. Every part of her skin represents who she is. But that raises another question – what was the first tattoo of Swoboda? And is she planning on getting more?

What was Swoboda’s first tattoo, and why did she get it?

The rose on her thighs is one of the first tattoos that Swoboda got. Her reasons for getting a tattoo are usually the same – they give her a kick. But Swoboda also revealed in an interview earlier in February that they also help her in marking any important event. That time she had expressed her interest in adding more tattoos on her body but only on one condition.

“Not immediately. Perhaps when I achieve a significant victory?” Swoboda said. Later she shared how much she enjoys that activity, “It’s my hobby,” Swoboda revealed. But then, is it more than that? Is Eva Swobada trying to send a message with her tattoos and makeup? Not according to her. The athlete denies this being anything more than her doing what she loves.

Swoboda said that she’s “not assuming any role,” and that she’s “simply Ewa.” Later she explained why she gets tattoos. “I am open, and I don’t have a problem smiling! It’s crucial. I love what I do, and I am content,” Eva Swoboda finished. However, while she may not want to send any message, her tattoos and extroverted personality have affected many. And now Swoboda has a chance to turn that impact into a lifelong story. Can she do it by winning in the Paris Olympics?