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Joy Saha

Inside the food drama at the Olympics

One might think that at the Olympics — the largest sporting celebration in the world — athletes are treated to a breakfast of champions. But according to firsthand accounts from competitors, the food is surprisingly really bad.

So much so that team Great Britain flew in their own private chef to help prepare meals for their athletes following complaints of inadequate serving portions and rationing of high-protein foods, The Independent reported. Several British athletes have also begun bringing packed lunches and meals back to the village. 

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