Athletes often keep unique rituals like these to help them relax and mentally prepare to compete. To learn more, we spoke with three young standout athletes: Felicity Passon, a 21-year-old future Olympic swimmer from the Seychelles, Daniella Rosas, an 18-year-old future Olympic surfer from Peru, and Tyasha "Ty" Harris, a 21-year-old recent graduate and WNBA rookie from the U.S.

To read our full interview with Felicity, Daniella and Ty, visit https://mala.la/GearingUp

Malala Fund's 2020 Game Changers series features 30 female athletes from 24 countries who are breaking barriers and fighting for social justice. Check out their stories at https://mala.la/GameChangers

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