What's it really like for Olympians inside the Athletes' Village in Paris — from the so-called 'anti-sex' beds and three million stockpiled bananas
From so-called cardboard “anti-sex” beds to a stockpile of three million bananas, what is life really like for the world’s top athletes at the Athletes’ Village in Paris?
Every aspect of life at Athletes’ Village has been carefully — and scientifically — calculated to ensure competitors are at their optimum level of performance. So how will Olympians live ahead of taking the world stage?Nutrition is pivotal to the success of Olympic athletes. This year, Paris 2024 has partnered with Sodexo Live! to bring in a team of international chefs to feed competitors with top-quality food from around the globe.
Delivering 2 million total meals over the course of Paris 2024 is no small feat — especially considering there will be no outside restaurants or private chefs in the Athletes’ Village. Catering to the world’s most elite athletes poses an additional challenge.
Although they’ve been dubbed the “anti-sex bed” given its firmness and cardboard frame, athletes including British diver Tom Daley, 30, and Irish gymnast Rhys McClenaghan, 25, took to Instagram to demonstrate the bed’s sturdy construction. “As you can see, it’s like a box,” explained Daley. Tapping his knuckles on the headboard before jumping vigorously on the bed, the gold medalist added, “As you can see, they’re pretty sturdy.
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