LifestyleAustralian athletes find Olympic condoms in viral hotel video

Australian athletes find Olympic condoms in viral hotel video

They showed what condoms look like in the Olympic Village.
They showed what condoms look like in the Olympic Village.
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7:28 PM EDT, August 1, 2024

Australian athletes took to social media to show what they found in their hotel rooms. Among their discoveries were Olympic condoms, which were distributed to the athletes at the start of the Games. The video quickly went viral.

The Olympic Games are not just about sports competitions. People are also interested in the daily lives of the Olympians. 

Thanks to social media, fans could see how the top athletes' quarters looked. The unusual beds, primarily constructed from cardboard, drew particular attention. This time, Australian athletes decided to share their hotel discoveries. In the video, which has already garnered over 12 million views, we see a packet of condoms, and we know what is written on them.

Olympic condoms a hit online

The Australians, currently in Paris, decided to show internet users what the Olympic condoms look like. On the bed of one of the competing athletes, there were seven packages, each containing two condoms. The funny video featuring the athlete garnered around 12 million views on the X platform within 24 hours. 

- Just use this - read the Australian.

Interestingly, the condom packages feature this year's Olympic mascots in Paris. "No need to be a gold medallist to wear them," "On the field of love, play fair. Ask for consent," "Don't share more than victory, protect yourself against STDs” are some of the slogans that appeared on the condom packages. 

Safety first

Recently, the media widely commented on the issue of contraceptives made available to the participants by the organizers. According to information provided by olympics.com, the condoms were not distributed equally—200,000 were allocated to men, while only 20,000 were given to women.

Laurent Dalard, responsible for health care, explained that this amount protects 10,500 athletes, especially those residing in the Olympic Village. The initiative aims to ensure appropriate health prophylaxis.

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