Why did Ewa Swoboda switch hands during her salute at the 2024 Olympics and what is the meaning of her tattoos

Why did Ewa Swoboda switch hands during her salute at the 2024 Olympics and what is the meaning of her tattoos

Let’s learn more about Ewa Swoboda, as the short sprint star, is making waves across social media platforms, after a video of her salute with both hands went viral on X

Not aware? Fret not, here’s all the information.

Recently, a viral video of Ewa Swoboda, has been buzzing online as social media users finds the 27-year-old track and field sprinter star “silly,” and “cute.”

Why did Ewa Swoboda switch hands during her salute at the 2024 Paris Olympics and what is the meaning of her tattoos

The 3-seconds viral video, features Ewa Swoboda, saluting to the camera with her right hand, realizing something, she instantly changes her hand to left and salute to the camera again.

This cute act has taken over the social media platform X as fans finds her act cute and silly. One such fan wrote in the comment section, “That was cute lol.”

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Another one added, “She is sooooo silly.”

The reason behind her switching hands to salute is due to her first saluting with the right hand which is only done by army. Upon realising her mistake, she was quick to switch to the left hand.

Meanwhile, many observe her tattoos as one fan pointed out the question, “She has a tattoo in the palm of her hand?” So, let’s find out the answer to the question together as many fans are asking the same thing!

Ewa Swoboda’ Tattoos

Athletes often express their beliefs and personality via their fashion choices, tattoos, nail arts and clothing. Ewa Swoboda, a Polish track and field sprinter, is one such athlete.

However, she draws attention of her fans with her tattoos. Her highly detailed tattoos are a reflection of her beliefs. Ever since her debut on the international stage, her tattoos have been an integral identity of her.

Her tattoos have garnered much attention that she was often asked about them and even received her own Barbie doll.

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Ewa Swoboda’ Tattoos Meaning

For the curious, the sprinter owns multiple dogs, cats and gecko lizards. Her affection for her pets is so profound that she has a cat tattooed on her chest.

In addition, she has a bird tattoos on her arms alongside the tattoo of leaves, the sun and a blooming rose on her left and right arms. These tattoos reflects Ewa Swoboda’s deep love and appreciation for nature.

Additionally, the sprinter has a butterfly tattoo on her left thigh and an angel tattoo on the back of her thigh. In total, Ewa has more than 10 tattoos on her left leg alone.

What Did Swoboda Reveal About Her Tattoos?

In an earlier interview, Ewa Swoboda, revealed that she may get more tattoos but “not immediately, perhaps when I achieve a significant victory,” while adding that it’s her “hobby,” and that there isn’t any deeper message behind her tattoos. She emphasized that she is simply doing what she loves.

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About Ewa Swoboda

Born on July 26, 1997, Ewa Nikola Swoboda, is a Polish track and field sprinter who specializes in the short sprints. She is a 3-time European Indoor Championships medalist in the 60 m, having won the gold medal in 2019 and silver medals in 2017 and 2023.

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