The best of the best in the world have gathered in Paris for the Olympics, and as athletes rely on food for fuel in competition, there has been some disappointment regarding the eating options at the Olympic Village. That is to say, British swimmer Adam Peaty, who won a silver medal in the men's 100m breastroke final, has spoken out about what they are being fed.
In an interview with U.K.'s iNews, Peaty went on to reveal the food situation, and it is enough for anyone to be grossed out.
"I like my fish and people are finding worms in the fish. It's just not good enough. The standard, we're looking at the best of the best in the world, and we're not feeding them the best," Peaty said.
WORMS FOUND IN ATHLETES' FOOD AT PARIS OLYMPICS
Adam Peaty, a three-time Olympic swimming champion from Great Britain, has criticized the food quality at the Paris 2024 Olympic Village, claiming that athletes have found worms in their fish dishes.
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The 29-year-old explained how the past Olympic host city's food options compared to this year's Paris Games.
"The catering isn't good enough for the level the athletes are expected to perform," Peaty stated. "We need to give the best we possibly can. Tokyo the food was incredible. Rio was incredible. But this time around? There wasn't enough protein options, long queues, waiting 30 minutes for food because there's no queueing system."
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The catering company, Sodexo Live!, that reportedly prepares over 40,000 meals everyday for 15,000 athletes, has responded to Peaty's comments.
"There has been zero proof of the truthfulness of this statement [that worms were found in the food], which obviously raises a rather serious allegation," they told TMZ Sports.
To point out, Peaty apparently is in particular frustrated with the menu as they have made 60% of meals meat-free.
"I want to eat meat, I need meat to perform and that's what I eat at home," the Great Britain athlete emphasized. "So why should I change?"
With this in mind, besides the food there has been no other complaints for the six-time Olympic medal winner, as he noted the fan support in France has been next level.
"But it's definitely been the best Games in terms of fans engaged with it. So you never gonna have a perfect Games," Peaty concluded.
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