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- Swimmer Ariarne Titmus Says Olympic Village Didn’t Wash Sheets for 2 Weeks or Stock Enough Toilet Paper (newsbreak.com)
While the Olympics are one of the most celebrated sporting events globally, some athletes have expressed dissatisfaction with the living conditions provided. Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus voiced concerns about the Olympic Village in Paris, describing it as less glamorous than anticipated. During an interview on “The Project,” the 23-year-old gold medalist highlighted issues like unchanged bedsheets and limited toilet paper supplies, which forced athletes to devise strategies to obtain more.
Furthermore, the accommodations featured so-called “anti-sex” beds made from cardboard, designed to discourage intimacy. British diver Tom Daley tested the durability of these beds via a TikTok video, demonstrating their sturdiness despite rumors.
Contrasting opinions were also voiced by other athletes like Team USA fencer Jackie Dubrovich, who described the Olympic Village atmosphere as fun and likened it to college, emphasizing the social and global interaction aspects post-competition.