“I Knock on My Snowboard”- Chloe Kim Reveals Her Unusual Pre-Snowboarding Routine

Pre-game rituals and superstitions are a part of a lot of people’s lives. Most athletes have their own set of pre-game rituals that they practice leading to an event. They believe it gives them a good luck charm heading to the competitions. The two-time Olympic snowboarding gold medalist Chloe Kim is no stranger to these customs.

In a recent interview on the Ellen show, Kim revealed her pre-game ritual, which she does all the time. Interestingly, she knocks on her snowboard before she competes. Many athletes have different ways of going about rituals and Kim has her own.

Chloe Kim reveals her pre-run ritual

The sensational snowboarder is one of the best athletes in the world. Her mindset is incredible as she remains unfathomed by the stage or her opponents. Hence, with a normal ritual, Kim ‘un-jinx’ herself before the competition begins. She talked to the host, Ellen DeGeneres, about her ritual.

“I knock on my snowboard to un-jinx myself. So my snowboards are made out of wood, there was a bunch of wood everywhere. So I was just knocking away,” said Kim.

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Like most people, this gets her going and her results speak for its effectiveness. Chloe made history at the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 by becoming the first woman to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the snowboard half-pipe event.

Moreover, she went ahead and attempted 1260, one of the most difficult tricks in the world. Kim is one of a kind and she is not done yet. With her pre-run ritual, she is just one of many athletes who have some very famous rituals.

LeBron James’ chalk toss

As Kim knocks on the wood, another legend does something different. NBA superstar LeBron James’ chalk toss is a sight to behold. He creates an aura for the audience to witness and starts pumping his numbers.

Like James, former shooting guard Dwyane Wade did three pull-ups before the start of the game. Stephen Curry is seen doing a short sprint while San Antonio Spurs legend, Tim Duncan, always hugs the basketball.

To sum up, Chloe Kim is a legend amongst these players. Her rituals keep her going and she is one of the most successful snowboarders in the sport’s history.

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