You may think the world-class athletes competing at the Olympics in Paris are being treated to world-class food -- but some competitors say that's anything but the case.
Adam Peaty, a British swimmer who won silver in the 100m breaststroke, claims that Olympic athletes have been finding worms in their food.
"The catering isn't good enough for the level the athletes are expected to perform," Peaty told iNews. "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 queuing system."
Peaty criticized the organizers' sustainability plan, which aims to make 60% of meals meat-free and a third plant-based, saying athletes were stunned by the lack of protein options, among other things.
"The narrative of sustainability has just been punished on the athletes. I want meat, I need meat to perform and that's what I eat at home, so why should I change?" Peaty told the outlet.
"I like my fish and people are finding worms in the fish. It's just not good enough," he added. "The standard, we're looking at the best of the best in the world, and we're feeding them not the best."
A Paris 2024 spokesperson told iNews that it takes athlete feedback very seriously.
"Since the opening of the village, our partner Sodexo Live! has been working proactively to adapt supplies to the growing use of the Olympic Village restaurants, as well as to the actual consumption by athletes observed over the first few days. As a result, the quantities of certain products has been significantly increased and additional staff have been deployed to ensure the service runs smoothly," the statement said.
Organizers added that they had "no information to be able to confirm the specific allegation" from Peaty.