Published 12:06 30 Jul 2024 GMT+1

Real reason why Olympic athletes have dark red circles on their backs

Some Olympians, swimmers in particular, have been spotted with large circular bruises on their bodies

Niamh Shackleton

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Topics: Olympics, Fitness, Health, News, Sport

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

@niamhshackleton

Real reason why Olympic athletes have dark red circles on their backs

Some Olympians, swimmers in particular, have been spotted with large circular bruises on their bodies

Real reason why Olympic athletes have dark red circles on their backs

Some Olympians, swimmers in particular, have been spotted with large circular bruises on their bodies

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