Watch: Australian tennis stars Daria Saville and Ellen Perez explore ¡®anti-sex¡¯ beds at Paris Olympics 2024
The video showcases the duo jumping up and down, performing resistance band training, doing the worm, executing squat jumps, and even smashing their rackets on the beds. Impressively, the beds held up under all this strain.
At the Paris Olympics 2024, athletes are set to rest on cardboard beds, following the trend started at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. These beds, known for their mixed reviews, are being thoroughly tested by Olympians keen to see how much they can endure.
'Cardboard beds' at the Olympic Village
Australian tennis players Daria Saville and Ellen Perez have put these cardboard beds to the test in a viral Instagram reel titled ¡°Testing out the cardboard beds at the Olympic Village.¡± The video showcases the duo jumping up and down, performing resistance band training, doing the worm, executing squat jumps, and even smashing their rackets on the beds. Impressively, the beds held up under all this strain.
Despite their durability, the beds have faced criticism. Many question why elite athletes aren't provided with higher-quality options that cater to their comfort needs.
One social media user humorously asked, ¡°Is it an optical illusion or do these beds have cardboard boxes ? as the base?¡± Another user inquired, ¡°Can you ¡®souvenir the cover on your bed, Dasha?¡± The reactions were largely positive, with one user writing, ¡°Love the Olympic videos so please keep sharing your experiences throughout. It¡¯s great to see ¡®behind the scenes¡¯. Plus, you¡¯re hilarious.¡± Another comment proclaimed, ¡°Stop the Olympics now, the highlight has been reached.¡±
Athletes sharing their bed-testing videos
Crafted in France, these eco-friendly beds are gaining significant attention at the Paris Olympics. Athletes have been actively sharing their bed-testing videos on social media, contributing to the buzz. British diver Tom Daley¡¯s review of the beds particularly captured the internet¡¯s attention, sparking widespread discussion.
While some speculate that the cardboard beds are designed to discourage sexual activity among athletes, others believe they might be more durable than expected.
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As per media reports, the Olympics has a reputation for the intimate behaviour of its athletes, and the COVID-induced intimacy ban from the Tokyo 2021 Games has been lifted this year.
To accommodate the 9,000 athletes participating in the Paris Games, a staggering 300,000 condoms will be distributed for free, ensuring each athlete has access to two per day throughout the Games, which run from July 26 to August 11.
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