Although she claims she isn't the superstitious type skiing champion Julia Mancuso does have one ritual before a race. "I wear lucky underwear as a joke," the 29-year-old told Health magazine in the USA. "This year my friends and family are also going to wear underwear that says 'Super Jules'," added the Gold medalist who sticks to a regime of Yoga, Pilates and Qigong (Chinese mediation practice) to keep her fit. Her diet includes lots of powdered greens, whey protein hard-boiled eggs and coconut water with a few peanut butter and jelly sandwiches while she's on the slopes. For music the Olympian listens to Lorde, The Black Keys and Robyn while working-out/ in training. "When I feel healthy, I feel self-confident and that's sexy to me," she said. Pictured: Julia Mancuso Splash News and Picture Agency does not claim any Copyright or License in the attached material. Any downloading fees charged by Splash are for Splash's services only, and do not, nor are they intended to, convey to the user any Copyright or License in the material. By publishing this material , the user expressly agrees to indemnify and to hold Splash harmless from any claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or connected in any way with user's publication of the material.