Olympic pole vault champion baffles viewers as he takes on 400m world record holder in 100m sprint
An Olympic pole vaulter and an 400 meter record holder took on the 100 meters ... make it make sense Callum Jones Sporting fans across the globe have been left bamboozled by an Olympic pole vault champion who took on an 400m world record holder in the 100m sprint. Sport is full of surprises, and that's the reason why we love it so much. The huge upsets are the ones that provide the biggest talking points because of the shock factor they provide. A huge sporting shock recently came ahead of the Zurich Diamond League Weltklasse, where Mondo Duplantis, a pole vault champion, set a personal best time. Man miraculously survives being swallowed by humpback whale Armand Duplantis (L) and Karsten Warholm (R) (Daniela Porcelli / by Eurasia Sport Images / Getty Images) Taking place on Wednesday (4 September), the Swede even beat Karsten Warholm in a 100m sprint. race. While that may not sound too impressive, it should be worth noting Warholm is a 400 meter world record holder. Duplantis got out of the blocks incredibly well, before the Norwegian Warholm pulled side-by-side. However, the Swede managed to eventually pull away and winning the running showdown. LSU Track & Field @LSUTrackField ·
"I'm pretty fired up. How could I not be?" the pole vaulter told reporters after the victory.
Meanwhile, Warholm said: "I gotta give it to Mondo, he beat me today fair and square. It was a great race, he was out of the blocks fast."
There was a lot of trash talking from the pair before the race, so it's good to see the athlete's maintain a great level of respect between each other.
A clip of the race has since been uploaded to Twitter and Reddit , leaving the majority of viewers baffled after tucking into the action.
"Bro is completing side quests atm," one person joked while a second added: "Good stuff. I'd love to see them do this again ... this time over 200m.
Karsten would probably have the edge over the longer distance; or if not, it would probably be closer than today's race was "
Meanwhile, a third offered their view, saying: "We have to understand that to be the top world Pole Vault athlete you have to approach the bar at speeds close to 40 KM / H (25 MPH), not to mention the incredible strength that One must have in the upper limbs to withstand the energy that the pole exerts to return to its linearity.
While it was Duplantis who made all the headlines set a career record on Wednesday.
He did so by beating his already impressive 10.49 mark, which he obtained back in 2017.Featured Image Credit: YouTube / CITIUS MAG
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Olympic runner hospitalized after being 'set on fire by boyfriend' following return from Paris gamesOlympic runner hospitalized after being 'set on fire by boyfriend' following return from Paris gamesOlympic runner hospitalized after being 'set on fire by boyfriend' following return from Paris games
Olympic distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei has been left with 75 percent burns on her body after the ordeal Niamh Shackleton A Ugandan athlete living in Kenya was set on fire by her boyfriend and is receiving treatment for 75 percent burns, police said. Rebecca Cheptegei, a distance runner who finished 44th in the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a time of two hours, 32 minutes and 14 seconds, was allegedly attacked in her house in western Trans Nzoia County. Trans Nzoia police commander Jeremiah ole Kosiom said that Cheptegei's boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, bought a can of petrol, poured it on her and set her on fire during a disagreement on Sunday (September 1). Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei was attacked by her boyfriend (Uganda Athletics Federation / Twitter) Ndiema also sustained burn wounds, and both are receiving specialized treatment at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret city. Cheptegei's parents said their daughter bought land in Trans Nzoia to be near the county's many athletic training centers. A report filed by the local chief says the couple were heard fighting over the land where the house was built before the fire started. According to local news outlets, Cheptegei is in a critical condition. The Ugandan Athletics Federation (UAF) have addressed the issue on
social media. .
"We regret to announce that our athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who competed at the Olympics has suffered severe injuries and is hospitalized at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret," the organization posted on Twitter today (September 3).
Anthony Ammirati failed the bar and the commentators are clearly having a hard time acknowledging what happened 😂 HELP I'M DYING
Their response has left viewers in stitches. One person tweeted: "Anthony Ammirati failed the bar and the commentators are clearly having a hard time acknowledging what happened. I'M DYING."
"The struggle to keep it professional when it's so painfully obvious is too real," said another.
A third added: "They definitely knew why but just couldn't say it out loud."
Others said that Ammirati might have lost his shot at a medal, but he definitely won in other ways ...
"Loses vault. Wins internet," one person penned.
"When you lose but you still win," quipped someone else.
A different person joked: "I am sure he will be compensated at the Olympic Village."
An Olympic pole vaulter and an 400 meter record holder took on the 100 meters ... make it make sense Callum Jones Sporting fans across the globe have been left bamboozled by an Olympic pole vault champion who took on an 400m world record holder in the 100m sprint. Sport is full of surprises, and that's the reason why we love it so much. The huge upsets are the ones that provide the biggest talking points because of the shock factor they provide. A huge sporting shock recently came ahead of the Zurich Diamond League Weltklasse, where Mondo Duplantis, a pole vault champion, set a personal best time. Man miraculously survives being swallowed by humpback whale Armand Duplantis (L) and Karsten Warholm (R) (Daniela Porcelli / by Eurasia Sport Images / Getty Images) Taking place on Wednesday (4 September), the Swede even beat Karsten Warholm in a 100m sprint. race. While that may not sound too impressive, it should be worth noting Warholm is a 400 meter world record holder. Duplantis got out of the blocks incredibly well, before the Norwegian Warholm pulled side-by-side. However, the Swede managed to eventually pull away and winning the running showdown. LSU Track & Field @LSUTrackField ·
"I'm pretty fired up. How could I not be?" the pole vaulter told reporters after the victory.
Meanwhile, Warholm said: "I gotta give it to Mondo, he beat me today fair and square. It was a great race, he was out of the blocks fast."
There was a lot of trash talking from the pair before the race, so it's good to see the athlete's maintain a great level of respect between each other.
A clip of the race has since been uploaded to Twitter and Reddit , leaving the majority of viewers baffled after tucking into the action.
"Bro is completing side quests atm," one person joked while a second added: "Good stuff. I'd love to see them do this again ... this time over 200m.
Karsten would probably have the edge over the longer distance; or if not, it would probably be closer than today's race was "
Viewers have been left baffled by the race. (YouTube / CITIUS MAG)
Meanwhile, a third offered their view, saying: "We have to understand that to be the top world Pole Vault athlete you have to approach the bar at speeds close to 40 KM / H (25 MPH), not to mention the incredible strength that One must have in the upper limbs to withstand the energy that the pole exerts to return to its linearity.
While it was Duplantis who made all the headlines set a career record on Wednesday.
He did so by beating his already impressive 10.49 mark, which he obtained back in 2017.Featured Image Credit: YouTube / CITIUS MAG
Topics: Sport , World News , Weird
Olympic runner hospitalized after being 'set on fire by boyfriend' following return from Paris gamesOlympic runner hospitalized after being 'set on fire by boyfriend' following return from Paris gamesOlympic runner hospitalized after being 'set on fire by boyfriend' following return from Paris games
Olympic distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei has been left with 75 percent burns on her body after the ordeal Niamh Shackleton A Ugandan athlete living in Kenya was set on fire by her boyfriend and is receiving treatment for 75 percent burns, police said. Rebecca Cheptegei, a distance runner who finished 44th in the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a time of two hours, 32 minutes and 14 seconds, was allegedly attacked in her house in western Trans Nzoia County. Trans Nzoia police commander Jeremiah ole Kosiom said that Cheptegei's boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, bought a can of petrol, poured it on her and set her on fire during a disagreement on Sunday (September 1). Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei was attacked by her boyfriend (Uganda Athletics Federation / Twitter) Ndiema also sustained burn wounds, and both are receiving specialized treatment at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret city. Cheptegei's parents said their daughter bought land in Trans Nzoia to be near the county's many athletic training centers. A report filed by the local chief says the couple were heard fighting over the land where the house was built before the fire started. According to local news outlets, Cheptegei is in a critical condition. The Ugandan Athletics Federation (UAF) have addressed the issue on
social media. .
"We regret to announce that our athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who competed at the Olympics has suffered severe injuries and is hospitalized at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret," the organization posted on Twitter today (September 3).
Cheptegei - seen in yellow - came in 44th place in the Paris 2024 marathon (Jiang Qiming / China News Service / VCG via Getty Images)
People have since expressed their well wishes for the Olympian as she recovers from the horrific ordeal.
"Wishing her quick recovery," one person commented.
A second person echoed similar sentiments and wrote: "Sad to hear this. Wish her a quick recovery."
"No words. Sending the best wishes for her recovery," added someone else.
A different person penned: "This is so tragic. Wishing her good and speedy recovery, and hoping that she gets justice."
Sadly Cheptegei's case isn't the first like this.
In 2022, Kenyan-born Bahraini athlete Damaris Muthee was found dead and a post-mortem examination said she had been strangled, while in 2021 two-time World Athletics Championships bronze medallist Agnes Tirop was discovered stabbed to death.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, please know that you are not alone. You can talk in confidence 24 hours a day to the national domestic violence helpline on 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) 24/7. You can find a list of local resources here .Featured Image Credit: Uganda Athletics Federation-UAF / X / Jiang Qiming / China News Service / VCG via Getty Images
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Hilarious moment Olympic champion appears 'visibly hungover' on morning TV day after pole vault final
Olympics viewers are joking Mondo Duplantis' daytime TV appearance was' harder than breaking a world record' Poppy Bilderbeck Swedish pole vaulter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis not only won Olympic gold but also broke a world record so it's not a surprise it would appear he celebrated hard. On August 5, the 24-year-old athlete reached new heights after he pole vaulted over a whopping 6.25 meter high bar at the 2024 Paris Olympics . Duplantis took the lead after soaring over a 6.00 meter bar with US 'Sam Kendricks landing a height of 5.95 meters and Emmanouil Karalis achieving 5.90 meters. However, he then completed a bar at the height of 6.10 and later 6.25 meters, the Stade de France erupting as he broke the world record.immediate celebration raised a few eyebrows
His , with the athlete caught on camera 'roaring' at his brother and 'punching' him in the chest and it would appear he continued the hardcore celebrations well into the night if a clip of him on daytime TVthe next morning (August 6) is anything to go by.
People have since expressed their well wishes for the Olympian as she recovers from the horrific ordeal.
"Wishing her quick recovery," one person commented.
A second person echoed similar sentiments and wrote: "Sad to hear this. Wish her a quick recovery."
"No words. Sending the best wishes for her recovery," added someone else.
A different person penned: "This is so tragic. Wishing her good and speedy recovery, and hoping that she gets justice."
Sadly Cheptegei's case isn't the first like this.
In 2022, Kenyan-born Bahraini athlete Damaris Muthee was found dead and a post-mortem examination said she had been strangled, while in 2021 two-time World Athletics Championships bronze medallist Agnes Tirop was discovered stabbed to death.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, please know that you are not alone. You can talk in confidence 24 hours a day to the national domestic violence helpline on 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) 24/7. You can find a list of local resources here .Featured Image Credit: Uganda Athletics Federation-UAF / X / Jiang Qiming / China News Service / VCG via Getty Images
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Hilarious moment Olympic champion appears 'visibly hungover' on morning TV day after pole vault final
Olympics viewers are joking Mondo Duplantis' daytime TV appearance was' harder than breaking a world record' Poppy Bilderbeck Swedish pole vaulter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis not only won Olympic gold but also broke a world record so it's not a surprise it would appear he celebrated hard. On August 5, the 24-year-old athlete reached new heights after he pole vaulted over a whopping 6.25 meter high bar at the 2024 Paris Olympics . Duplantis took the lead after soaring over a 6.00 meter bar with US 'Sam Kendricks landing a height of 5.95 meters and Emmanouil Karalis achieving 5.90 meters. However, he then completed a bar at the height of 6.10 and later 6.25 meters, the Stade de France erupting as he broke the world record.immediate celebration raised a few eyebrows
His , with the athlete caught on camera 'roaring' at his brother and 'punching' him in the chest and it would appear he continued the hardcore celebrations well into the night if a clip of him on daytime TVthe next morning (August 6) is anything to go by.
Duplantis not only won gold but broke a world record (Jean Catuffe / Getty Images)
Sports journalist Siavoush Fallahi shared a clip to Twitter of Duplantis on TV the day after he took home a gold medal.
In the clip, the athlete appears to struggle a bit with finding his thoughts and the right words, staring off into space a lot and looking a bit dazed.
When asked about his celebrations, he says: "[Translation] Yeah it has been good. I wanted to celebrate with those who are closest to me. It's hard to understand. I think I do not get everything.
" All those who are closest to me are here on site. It makes no sense. It still feels a bit surreal. It's crazy. "
The caption reads:" When you thought Mondo Duplantis couldn't get better he turns up visibly hungover in the studio 9:00 AM after what must've been a long night. "
And it's not taken long for people to flood to the comments in stitches over the athlete's daytime TV appearance.
When you thought Mondo Duplantis couldn't get better he turns up visibly hungover in the studio 9:00 AM after what must've been a long night
One Twitter user said: "I doubt he can walk a straight line."
"Nah he's still drunk, the hangover is gonna hit around 4pm lol," another added.
A third commented: "Not even hungover really. Still drunk lol. Fabulous."
"This is harder than breaking a world record," a fourth wrote.
Some pointed out it's not good to 'glorify' drinking, but hey, after not only winning gold but breaking a world record too, it's fair enough Duplantis wanted to celebrate a bit. But for those reading, make sure to drink responsibly and all that.
A fifth also argued: "So he shouldn't celebrate his victory because you see he has to appear on media in the morning? The fact he showed up should be enough. This people are human beings do not forget. Even Simon Biles and Mondo are just human. I am proud of this kid. "
And a final resolved: "He can do whatever he wants after that performance." Featured Image Credit: Eurosport
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Commentators stunned as Olympic pole vaulter misses out on medal when unfortunate body part clips bar
Pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati was representing France at this year Olympics Niamh Shackleton We've all had a bad day at the office, but this guy's just happened to be caught on camera for millions to see in slow motion. France 's Anthony Ammirati competed in the men's pole vault qualification of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games yesterday (August 3), but sadly missed out on his chance to compete in tomorrow's final for a very unfortunate reason. Anthony Ammirati sadly did not qualify for tomorrow's final. (Kevin Voigt / GettyImages) Ammirati successfully cleared 5.40 meters and 5.60 meters, but struggled to clear 5.70 meters. He'd come very close to doing so on his third try but sadly his own body deceived him and his package, so to say, clipped the pole on his way over and came crashing down. This was then played back in slow motion and it's say to say it left Olympic commentators speechless. One asked: "What happened here?" Another commentator appeared to reply 'On the way down ...' and the others made an awkward sound as they came to realize exactly what happened. Gladys Wotching
Sports journalist Siavoush Fallahi shared a clip to Twitter of Duplantis on TV the day after he took home a gold medal.
In the clip, the athlete appears to struggle a bit with finding his thoughts and the right words, staring off into space a lot and looking a bit dazed.
When asked about his celebrations, he says: "[Translation] Yeah it has been good. I wanted to celebrate with those who are closest to me. It's hard to understand. I think I do not get everything.
" All those who are closest to me are here on site. It makes no sense. It still feels a bit surreal. It's crazy. "
The caption reads:" When you thought Mondo Duplantis couldn't get better he turns up visibly hungover in the studio 9:00 AM after what must've been a long night. "
And it's not taken long for people to flood to the comments in stitches over the athlete's daytime TV appearance.
When you thought Mondo Duplantis couldn't get better he turns up visibly hungover in the studio 9:00 AM after what must've been a long night
One Twitter user said: "I doubt he can walk a straight line."
"Nah he's still drunk, the hangover is gonna hit around 4pm lol," another added.
A third commented: "Not even hungover really. Still drunk lol. Fabulous."
"This is harder than breaking a world record," a fourth wrote.
Some pointed out it's not good to 'glorify' drinking, but hey, after not only winning gold but breaking a world record too, it's fair enough Duplantis wanted to celebrate a bit. But for those reading, make sure to drink responsibly and all that.
A fifth also argued: "So he shouldn't celebrate his victory because you see he has to appear on media in the morning? The fact he showed up should be enough. This people are human beings do not forget. Even Simon Biles and Mondo are just human. I am proud of this kid. "
And a final resolved: "He can do whatever he wants after that performance." Featured Image Credit: Eurosport
Topics: Film and TV , France , Olympics , Social Media , Sport , Twitter
Commentators stunned as Olympic pole vaulter misses out on medal when unfortunate body part clips bar
Pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati was representing France at this year Olympics Niamh Shackleton We've all had a bad day at the office, but this guy's just happened to be caught on camera for millions to see in slow motion. France 's Anthony Ammirati competed in the men's pole vault qualification of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games yesterday (August 3), but sadly missed out on his chance to compete in tomorrow's final for a very unfortunate reason. Anthony Ammirati sadly did not qualify for tomorrow's final. (Kevin Voigt / GettyImages) Ammirati successfully cleared 5.40 meters and 5.60 meters, but struggled to clear 5.70 meters. He'd come very close to doing so on his third try but sadly his own body deceived him and his package, so to say, clipped the pole on his way over and came crashing down. This was then played back in slow motion and it's say to say it left Olympic commentators speechless. One asked: "What happened here?" Another commentator appeared to reply 'On the way down ...' and the others made an awkward sound as they came to realize exactly what happened. Gladys Wotching
Anthony Ammirati failed the bar and the commentators are clearly having a hard time acknowledging what happened 😂 HELP I'M DYING
Their response has left viewers in stitches. One person tweeted: "Anthony Ammirati failed the bar and the commentators are clearly having a hard time acknowledging what happened. I'M DYING."
"The struggle to keep it professional when it's so painfully obvious is too real," said another.
A third added: "They definitely knew why but just couldn't say it out loud."
Others said that Ammirati might have lost his shot at a medal, but he definitely won in other ways ...
"Loses vault. Wins internet," one person penned.
"When you lose but you still win," quipped someone else.
A different person joked: "I am sure he will be compensated at the Olympic Village."
The Olympian ended up placing 15th in the contest. (Kevin Voigt / GettyImages)
Fortunately Ammirati has been a good sport about his newfound viral fame. Speaking to the French Athletic Federation, the 21-year-old said: “I'm just glad I can make people smile and laugh. And who knows, maybe this will be the start of something amazing! ”
He did express his disappointment at losing, however. Ammirati ended up placing 15th in the contest.
"It's a big disappointment," the first-time Olympian admitted. "The conditions were good. It's the first time I've started a competition without any stress. As I was a total outsider, I only had one goal: to play with the audience. I was almost there."
There's always Los Angeles 2028, Anthony! Featured Image Credit: NBC
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Olympic medalist outraged at Paris village conditions claiming it cost her world record
Ariarne Titmus won gold but still felt she could have done better Emily Brown Australian athlete Ariarne Titmus sparked criticism after suggesting the conditions in Paris' Olympic Village were the reason she did not break her world record. It wasn't exactly a poor performance for Titmus in Paris "I'm definitely good at handling the pressure, but I've definitely felt it," she said. "The Olympics is different. It's not like anything else. It's not about how fast you go, it's about getting your hand on the wall first. So I'm really happy to have done that tonight." But while Titmus was happy with her win,she admitted she'd thought she'd be able to push herself even further if it weren't for one element of life at the Olympics.on Saturday (July 27), when she took on the 400m freestyle race and managed to win a gold medal with a time of 3: 57.49. The win made Titmus the first-ever female to take three Olympic medals in the event, but her time fell just short of the world record she secured in the 2023 world championships - 3: 55.38. Titmus said after her most recent Olympic win that she felt the pressure for the race 'more than anything in [her ] life '.
Fortunately Ammirati has been a good sport about his newfound viral fame. Speaking to the French Athletic Federation, the 21-year-old said: “I'm just glad I can make people smile and laugh. And who knows, maybe this will be the start of something amazing! ”
He did express his disappointment at losing, however. Ammirati ended up placing 15th in the contest.
"It's a big disappointment," the first-time Olympian admitted. "The conditions were good. It's the first time I've started a competition without any stress. As I was a total outsider, I only had one goal: to play with the audience. I was almost there."
There's always Los Angeles 2028, Anthony! Featured Image Credit: NBC
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Olympic medalist outraged at Paris village conditions claiming it cost her world record
Ariarne Titmus won gold but still felt she could have done better Emily Brown Australian athlete Ariarne Titmus sparked criticism after suggesting the conditions in Paris' Olympic Village were the reason she did not break her world record. It wasn't exactly a poor performance for Titmus in Paris "I'm definitely good at handling the pressure, but I've definitely felt it," she said. "The Olympics is different. It's not like anything else. It's not about how fast you go, it's about getting your hand on the wall first. So I'm really happy to have done that tonight." But while Titmus was happy with her win,she admitted she'd thought she'd be able to push herself even further if it weren't for one element of life at the Olympics.on Saturday (July 27), when she took on the 400m freestyle race and managed to win a gold medal with a time of 3: 57.49. The win made Titmus the first-ever female to take three Olympic medals in the event, but her time fell just short of the world record she secured in the 2023 world championships - 3: 55.38. Titmus said after her most recent Olympic win that she felt the pressure for the race 'more than anything in [her ] life '.
Ariarne Titmus came in first in the 400m freestyle event. (Xavier Laine / Getty Images)
In an interview conducted on Sunday (July 28), she said: "It probably wasn't the time I thought I was capable of, but living in the Olympic Village makes it hard to perform."
The Olympic Village is where the competing athletes live during the games, and is equipped with accommodation, shops, lounges and dining halls.
This year, organizers were particularly focused on a sustainable approach to the Olympics, meaning athletes have been living with a water-cooling system instead of air conditioning, refillable cups, and even cardboard bed frames .
Titmus suggested the conditions weren't the best to help athletes prepare for their events, as she said: "It's definitely not made for high performance, so it's about who can really keep it together in the mind."
In response to Titmus' claims, Paris 2024 organizers told UNILAD: "On the conditions pointed out by some athletes, Paris 2024 is in constant liaison with the National Olympic Committees and stands ready to help with any further changes needed to catering or transportation services. "
In an interview conducted on Sunday (July 28), she said: "It probably wasn't the time I thought I was capable of, but living in the Olympic Village makes it hard to perform."
The Olympic Village is where the competing athletes live during the games, and is equipped with accommodation, shops, lounges and dining halls.
This year, organizers were particularly focused on a sustainable approach to the Olympics, meaning athletes have been living with a water-cooling system instead of air conditioning, refillable cups, and even cardboard bed frames .
Titmus suggested the conditions weren't the best to help athletes prepare for their events, as she said: "It's definitely not made for high performance, so it's about who can really keep it together in the mind."
In response to Titmus' claims, Paris 2024 organizers told UNILAD: "On the conditions pointed out by some athletes, Paris 2024 is in constant liaison with the National Olympic Committees and stands ready to help with any further changes needed to catering or transportation services. "
Living arrangements at Olympic Village have had mixed responses. (Cao Can - Pool / Getty Images)
"It is our priority to meet the performance needs of athletes from around the world," the statement continued. "That's why we have worked with our suppliers to adapt our food service to the athletes' needs. These changes have significantly improved the quality of the service. For example, the quantity of grilled meats on offer is now 900 grams per athlete, per day. ..
"On transportation, significant progress has also been made, with 100 percent of services provided. In addition, all the competition sessions were able to start on time. Today, the transport of accredited persons for Paris 2024 represents more than 1,300 buses, the equivalent of the city of Lyon bus network.
"Finally, on the beds, a key benefit of Airweave mattresses is that they are customisable to an individual's morphology and so can meet specific comfort and preparation needs. The quality of Airweave mattresses is recognized and approved by National Olympic and Paralympic Committees and already proved Its comfort to athletes during the Tokyo Games. "
Titmus isn't the only athlete who has taken issue with the living arrangements, however, with American tennis star Coco Gauff having revealed that some of her teammates have sought other accommodation while in Paris. games.
However, Australian Swimming head coach Rohan Taylor hit back at Titmus' comments as he implied the athletes should not let conditions distract them.
"The Olympics has always been a challenge," he said. "Every Olympics I've been a part of, every Olympic Games that you see, is a test of athletes' ability to come here, compete and perform when it matters.
" It's about how you manage yourself and whatever environments are presented, whatever the beds are, whatever the food is, everybody deals with it. "
Taylor added the Australian Olympic Committee has sought to make the conditions more comfortable by organizing extra food, air conditioning and private transport for its athletes.Featured Image Credit: Xavier Laine / Getty Images / Aurelien Meunier / Getty Images
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"It is our priority to meet the performance needs of athletes from around the world," the statement continued. "That's why we have worked with our suppliers to adapt our food service to the athletes' needs. These changes have significantly improved the quality of the service. For example, the quantity of grilled meats on offer is now 900 grams per athlete, per day. ..
"On transportation, significant progress has also been made, with 100 percent of services provided. In addition, all the competition sessions were able to start on time. Today, the transport of accredited persons for Paris 2024 represents more than 1,300 buses, the equivalent of the city of Lyon bus network.
"Finally, on the beds, a key benefit of Airweave mattresses is that they are customisable to an individual's morphology and so can meet specific comfort and preparation needs. The quality of Airweave mattresses is recognized and approved by National Olympic and Paralympic Committees and already proved Its comfort to athletes during the Tokyo Games. "
Titmus isn't the only athlete who has taken issue with the living arrangements, however, with American tennis star Coco Gauff having revealed that some of her teammates have sought other accommodation while in Paris. games.
However, Australian Swimming head coach Rohan Taylor hit back at Titmus' comments as he implied the athletes should not let conditions distract them.
"The Olympics has always been a challenge," he said. "Every Olympics I've been a part of, every Olympic Games that you see, is a test of athletes' ability to come here, compete and perform when it matters.
" It's about how you manage yourself and whatever environments are presented, whatever the beds are, whatever the food is, everybody deals with it. "
Taylor added the Australian Olympic Committee has sought to make the conditions more comfortable by organizing extra food, air conditioning and private transport for its athletes.Featured Image Credit: Xavier Laine / Getty Images / Aurelien Meunier / Getty Images
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