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‘There Were Worms in the Fish’: Complaints About Olympic Village Food
British swimmer Adam Peaty expressed his frustration about the food given to athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympic Village.
In a recent interview with a British media outlet, Olympic swimmer and silver medalist in the 100-meter breaststroke at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Adam Peaty, shared his displeasure over several issues in the Olympic Village, particularly the food situation.
Due to the contamination of the Seine River, Peaty joined the complaints about the quality of food and overall nutrition at Paris 2024. He mentioned that the unsanitary conditions athletes are facing in the Olympic Village are concerning, even recounting an incident where he found worms in his food.
“The nutrition isn’t good enough for the level expected of athletes. At the end of the day, we have to perform at our best. In Tokyo, the food was amazing, just like in Rio. But this time, there aren’t enough protein options, and there are long lines with 30-minute waits to eat,” said the Briton.
“I want to eat meat, I need meat to compete, and that’s what I eat at home, so why would I change that? I also like fish, but people have found worms. I just want everyone to have the best conditions. And I think athletes are the best ones to highlight the situation,” he added.
On the other hand, he also mentioned that his complaints aim to improve the organization of such an important event as the Olympics. “These complaints are so that people can improve. And the organizing committee, we will present our feedback with all the depth and detail. Without a doubt, these have been the best games in terms of fan participation. But there will never be perfect games,” commented Peaty.
