Between the medals and the memes, Paris 2024 gave us the lift we all needed over 19 days. We gasped, cried tears of joy and (thanks to said memes) probably rolled our eyes at the slightest of slip-ups while shovelling down snacks from the comfort of our sofas. And now, 329 podium spots later, it’s time for the world’s sporting elite to get some serious R&R — before the training starts again.
But how did they stay supercharged throughout the event? We already know some tricks: eat right (an intake of up to 7,000 calories is needed for some endurance events); stick to an intensive tailored training schedule; get plenty of sleep; stay sober; and take vitamins. Then, their physios are on hand between rounds to pummel them back to supple form or ice any injuries.
