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The ancient Greek gods are said to have feasted on ambrosia and nectar, but today’s Olympic diets look a little different. Athletes all over TikTok are sharing what they’re eating in the Olympic Village in Paris, and foods like chocolate muffins, pesto pasta, and shrimp dumplings are all on the menu. However, with an egg and meat shortage, some athletes still aren’t getting enough fuel. Read on for all the tea on the culinary controversy.

Here’s What Athletes Are Eating In The Olympic Village

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There's a reason why two caps are better than one.

Why Do Olympic Swimmers Wear Two Caps?

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Watch: 2024 Olympics: From Wedgies to Peeing in the Pool: Your Wildest Questions Answered!. The 2024 Olympics are in full swing and, happily, the Games in Paris have been everything we could've hoped for, full of sporting triumphs, new heroes, families flipping out, Snoop Dogg living his best life and the usual smattering of controversy.

Do Swimmers Pee in the Pool? How Do Gymnasts Avoid Wedgies? All Your Olympics Questions Answered

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For elite athletes, getting a chance to compete at the Olympic Games is often the pinnacle of their career. Some may reach this glorious height just once, while others make it to multiple games and earn medal after medal (looking at you, Simone Biles and Michael Phelps). It goes without saying that getting to this point takes a lot of work and years of training. What's more there are strict rules Olympic athletes are expected to follow to make sure their conduct is fair. While some errors can earn athletes nothing more than a figurative slap on the wrist, there are other infractions that have serious consequences. Every now and then, a scandal arises that proves even top-tier athletes make mistakes that can totally derail their careers.

10 Times Olympic Athletes Had Their Medals Taken Away

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Though the current 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are less than halfway over, allegations of cheating, misconduct, or other funny business […]

Athletes Caught Cheating During the Olympic Games

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

When Chase Jackson, a shot put thrower with Team USA, arrived in Paris for the Olympics and saw her uniforms, she felt heartbroken. Nothing was in her size. In an Instagram Story, she shared an image of her misty eyes and the reason behind her tears. “When you spend your...

Shot putter Chase Jackson's Olympics kit wasn’t in her size, sparking outrage. Here's what happened

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AN Olympic judge has been sent home after he took an “inappropriate” photo with two athletes. The controversial pic was taken on the coast of Tahiti – where the Paris Olympics’ surfing category is being staged. Ben Lowe was captured posing and smiling with fellow Aussies Ethan Ewing and Bede Durbidge – who were competing […]

Olympics judge sent home from games in disgrace after posting inappropriate photo with athletes

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Before the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, MyKayla Skinner, a retired U.S. Olympic gymnast, disparaged the current U.S. Women’s Olympic Gymnastics team in a since-deleted YouTube video. After the women’s team won gold, Simone Biles referenced Skinner’s remarks in a celebratory post on Instagram, and other Olympic athletes showed up in Biles’ comments section.

‘She f’d around n found out fr’: Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles threw shade at this 2020 silver medalist, and fans are talking

Olympic track and field takes flight today, with a talented Team USA looking to ascend the podium once again. From early this morning until a few hours before the Closing Ceremony, track and field stars will compete across 48 events in a quest for Olympic glory. USA track and field...

Track & Field Enters the Olympic Fold

You may give your urine little thought until something seems off. Whether it smells funky or you suddenly have to pee every 10 minutes, out-of-the-ordinary bathroom habits can be alarming. But what happens when you have an abnormal urine color?. "Colored urine isn't always a cause for concern," says David...

Why Is My Pee Bright Yellow? The Truth About Abnormal Urine Colors

You wouldn't think that drinking water, one of the most basic human needs, could feel complicated. But with countless varieties of water — sparkling, alkaline, or sexy — gaining notoriety, and a constant stream of new products entering the already saturated market, it can be easy to overthink hydration. Electrolyte water in particular is one type of souped-up H2O that may have caught your eye, especially if you work out often and end up profusely drenched in sweat.

Is Electrolyte Water Actually Good For You?

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	One might say winning a medal in the Olympics is invaluable, but tax law wouldn’t agree.U.S. Olympic Sprinter Lands Charmin Deal After Porta Potty Mishap




	U.S. athletes who win medals in Paris will also score monetary prizes from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Athletes who make less than $1 million a year won’t pay U.S. federal taxes on their prize money, but that money will still fall within the reach of state and local tax agencies as well as French tax collectors. 




	In 2016, President Barack Obama signed the U.S. Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act into law. The legislation garnered...

Team USA Athletes Can’t Keep Medal Prizes From French Tax Collectors

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Swimmer Caeleb Dressel is one of America's most decorated Olympians. The 27-year-old won his eight gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics while competing in the 4x100-meter relay.  However, Dressel's dominant Olympic run came to a screeching halt on Day 7 on the Paris Olympics. While competing ...

Swimmer Caeleb Dressel Breaks Down in Tears After Shocking Olympic Fail

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British swimmer Luke Greenbank experienced gutting news after finishing first in the men’s 200-meter backstroke heats with a time of 1:56, only to find out his Paris Olympics journey had come to an unexpected end due to a disqualification. The 26-year-old was disqualified for a lesser-known rule during the...

British Swimmer Luke Greenbank Disqualified for Breaking Surprising Rule

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All eyes were on America’s women’s gymnastics team on July 30 during the women’s final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, watching Simone Biles bring her team to first place with a high-difficulty floor routine. Team USA positioned themselves well from the beginning with Jade Carey’s star vault move and Jordan Chiles and Suni Lee’s all-around performance on the bars and beam. Of course, the 27-year-old reigning world champion started strong and continued her outstanding performance until her final floor exercise.But while spectators in the stadium and at home couldn’t help but follow their airborne bodies, the focus also fell on...

Former Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin explains how they avoid wedgies

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A race with little fanfare ended with one of the more heartwarming moments of the Paris Olympics.

In the first of the four women’s 100-meter preliminary races — with the top three in each simply advancing to the first round of the event — took a painful turn at the Paris Games on Friday when South Sudan’s Lucia Moris crumpled to the ground and started shrieking in pain.

Silinia Pha Aphay of Laos, who ran alongside Moris in Lane 2, finished sixth in 12.45 seconds officially ending her Olymics.

But then made a moment that will be remembered at the Paris Games when she...

Lucia Moris’ agonizing injury turned into a heartwarming Olympic moment

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Making it to the Olympics is the ultimate experience for athletes. The best of the best compete to represent their countries on a global stage. But despite having objective evidence of their talent, drive, and hard work, even the greatest Olympians can battle imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is characterized by...

Olympians Get Imposter Syndrome Too. Here's How They Cope.

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The actress and her family have been spotted on more public outings recently, and they seem to be making the most of the Olympics in Paris

Nicole Kidman poses for selfie at Paris Olympics with husband Keith Urban and their kids

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The Actual Reason Olympic Athletes Bite Their Medals

Bringing forth a vast spectrum of emotions, the Olympic Games are one of the most highly anticipated sporting events over the years. Both athletes and fans...

The Actual Reason Olympic Athletes Bite Their Medals

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