As the Paris Summer Olympics’ Opening Ceremony approaches, athletes are settling into the Olympic Village and sharing their first impressions. The focus has been on the cardboard beds, reintroduced after their debut at the Tokyo Games in 2021. These beds are part of a sustainability initiative and will be fully recycled post-Games. Despite rumors that they are “anti-sex beds,” athletes like Irish gymnast Rhys McClenaghan and British diver Tom Daley have tested their durability, debunking such claims. Reviews on comfort vary, with some athletes finding them sturdy and others less so.
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U.S. gymnast Simone Biles showcased her dorm room without commenting on the bed’s comfort. The village offers a wide range of food options, though there’s controversy over the lack of air conditioning, with some delegations bringing their own units for comfort and performance.
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Olympic surfers, competing in Tahiti, are housed on a floating Olympic Village on a cruise ship, nearly 10,000 miles from Paris. Unlike the mainland accommodations, these floating beds are not made of cardboard, offering a more traditional experience.
Key Points:
- Athletes are settling into the Paris Olympic Village, focusing on sustainable cardboard beds.
- The beds, rumored as “anti-sex beds,” are durable and recyclable.
- Athletes like Rhys McClenaghan and Tom Daley confirmed the beds’ sturdiness.
- U.S. gymnast Simone Biles shared a look inside her dorm room.
- Olympic surfers in Tahiti are housed on a floating village with traditional beds.
Charles William III – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
