Olympics organisers are facing fresh questions about the conditions in the athletes’ village and the water quality in the River Seine, after a gold medallist was spotted sleeping in a park, and a number of athletes have fallen ill. There’s been headache after headache for Paris Games officials through the first week of competition – and two of the biggest talking points have been the athletes’ village and River Seine.
The cardboard beds have been a huge point of contention for the athletes in Paris, with many complaining they’re too hard and not conducive to a good night’s sleep. The beds are designed to be environmentally friendly and can be re-used after the Games, but the athletes hate them.
Thomas Ceccon (L) was spotted sleeping in a park, while Claire Michel (R) was come down ill after swimming in the River Seine. Image: Supplied/Getty/AAP
One such athlete is Italian swimming champion Thomas Ceccon, who won gold in the 100m backstroke. Ceccon had previously aired his complaints about the beds and