Olympics Thread
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<p>Pity she's too quick for me to grab with the marriage sack.</p>
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<p>Who is she??? Whooooaaahhhh!</p> -
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<p>Actually, watching the games, it is no wonder they all root like rabbits. So many hot fit people easing off after years of prep, it would be all go. lucky bastards. </p>
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<p>There was an article last week where an ex-Aussie Olympian said after they even the athletes go ape with eating Maccas and rooting like it was back in the days of Caligula. Awesome</p>
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<p class="">Australian swimmer Melanie Schlanger has lifted the lid on what really goes on behind the scenes in the Olympic Village.</p>
<p class="">With just four days to go until the Rio Olympics begins in the Brazilian city, the five-time Olympic medallist has revealed the perks of being an athlete at the Games.</p>
<p class="">More than 10,000 athletes, 6,000 coaches and team officials will be staying at the Olympic Village - a place where they will eat, sleep and train until August 21.</p>
<p class="">But besides the accommodation, the 29-year-old freestyler said one of biggest highlights at the Olympics is getting unlimited McDonald's at all hours of the day.</p>
<p class="">'It's not uncommon to see a large majority of the swimmers from around the world in the dining hall pounding the free McDonald's at 4am,' Schlanger told <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/olympics-2016/what-really-goes-on-in-the-olympic-village/news-story/8459649471e9de0de27ea5c6cd2f508f'>News Corp</a>.</p>
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<p class="">However, Schlanger said athletes indulging on McDonald's - one of the major sponsors of the Games - don't usually line up for the fast food meals until they have finished competing.</p>
<p class="">'Each athlete lines up to order 27 cheese burgers, 40 chicken McNuggets, 12 sundaes and a Diet Coke before collecting the food and walking away without needing to pay,' she said.</p>
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<p class="">And McDonald's has proven popular among many high-profile athletes, including Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt who revealed his secret success at the 2008 Olympics.</p>
<p class="">After spending 10 days in China, Bolt estimated he ate 1,000 chicken McNuggets as he went on to set three world records and win three gold medals.</p>
<p class="">The dining hall is the size of two football fields, catering to different needs with a variety of cuisines to choose from, including Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican and of course Australia's beloved Vegemite.</p>
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<p class="">When the races are over, swimmers would hit the nightclubs around town opened exclusively for athletes - and winning gold is a bonus, according to Schlanger.</p>
<p class="">'Taking along a gold medal is a sure bet to gain entry to the VIP section where it's free drinks for the rest of the night,' the Queensland swimmer said.</p>
<p class="">Once competition is over, athletes would go on the hunt for freebies. </p>
<p class="">Coke vending machines, clothing, movie passes, Beats by Dre headphones, and chocolate bars are some of the free merchandise on offer. </p>
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<div>And in addition to the free 450,000 regular condoms provided in the village, Australians have also been given 1,500 double-strength rubber following concerns of the Zika virus.</div>
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<p class="">The condoms contain an antiviral lubricant for 'added protection' designed to combat against the mosquito-borne disease, which can also be transmitted through sexual contact.</p>
<p class="">'Let's just say there is a very good reason there are so many free condoms in the village. This year I expect Tinder will be very popular,' Schlanger said.</p>
<p class="">Other perks at the Olympics is being able to meet celebrities, including David Beckham, Roger Federer and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.</p>
<div><br>And despite being part of one of the world's biggest celebrations, Schlanger revealed how most swimmers have spend long, gruelling hours between one and four years ahead of the Games.</div>
<p class="">'There were times when I didn't even take my dog for a walk in case it affected my performance in the next training session,' she revealed.</p>
<p class="">'The lifestyle is so dedicated that when the competition ends the celebration becomes everything we couldn't do for the past quadrennium.'</p>
<br><p class="">The Olympic Village has 31 new residential towers, each with 17 storeys. The complex boosts a cafeteria, gym, post office, first aid centre and a bank.</p>
<p class="">The village has been described as the largest in Olympic history.</p>
<p class="">Wright, whose married name is Wright, announced her retirement from competitive swimming earlier this year.</p>
<p class="">She is currently studying to become a doctor at Bond University.</p>
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Maccas have restricted it to 20 items per person....seriously these are elite athletes, yes they get hungry, but 20 items? I reckon I'd be sick after 3 Big Macs, chips and a drink, and my body isn't an elite machine used to specific diets....<br><br>
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<p>Maccas have restricted it to 20 items per person....seriously these are elite athletes, yes they get hungry, but 20 items? I reckon I'd be sick after 3 Big Macs, chips and a drink, and my body isn't an elite machine used to specific diets....<br><br><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11695427'>http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11695427</a></p>
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<p>Most athletes go through an absolute shitload of calories per day just to maintain their body shape and fitness level, so I'm not too surprised. I know Rowers eat an absolute shitload at least, I can't imagine what a weightlifters food bill looks like.</p>
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<p>Anywyay, some of this morning's NZ medal events (barring bad conditions/wind):<br>
1:11am Women's Kayak 500m Final (Lisa Carrington)<br>
4:05am 470 Women Medal Race<br>
5:35am 49er Men Medal Race<br>
6:20am 49er FX Women Medal Race</p>
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<p>There's also the Men's shotput qualifiers at 12:55am, Men's shotput finals at 11:30am, 1500m semis at 11:45am and Lydia Ko's second day.</p> -
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<p>Most athletes go through an absolute shitload of calories per day just to maintain their body shape and fitness level, so I'm not too surprised. I know Rowers eat an absolute shitload at least, I can't imagine what a weightlifters food bill looks like.</p>
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<p>Anywyay, some of this morning's NZ medal events (barring bad conditions/wind):<br>
1:11am Women's Kayak 500m Final (Lisa Carrington)<br>
4:05am 470 Women Medal Race<br>
5:35am 49er Men Medal Race<br>
6:20am 49er FX Women Medal Race</p>
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<p>There's also the Men's shotput qualifiers at 12:55am, Men's shotput finals at 11:30am, 1500m semis at 11:45am and Lydia Ko's second day.</p>
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<p>Stuff said Carrington's race was 12.50am</p> -
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<p>Stuff said Carrington's race was 12.50am</p>
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<p>Well it's 12:45am now and there's still two races to go before Carrington's race (Men's K-2 200m and Women's K-1 500m final B ), so I can't see that happening.</p>
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<p>Bronze, just because we need to balance out the number of golds and silvers...</p>
