Olympians Have Food Complaints, Other Issues — What’s up in Beijing?

Perhaps the food situation would be more bearable if athletes were getting enough of it, whatever it is. For Germany’s Eric Frenzel, a three-time gold medalist in Nordic combined, the food deliveries are sporadic at best. According to NPR, Dirk Schimmelpfennig, the head of Germany’s delegation, said, “The rooms were too small, unhygienic, and food …

Why The Tongan Flag Bearer Wasn’t In Beijing

Another reason to love him. Pita Taufatofua is probably one of the biggest Olympic stars of the past decade or so. Chris Hyde / Getty Images for Samsung Picture Alliance / picture alliance via Getty Images For the last three Olympics, he has been *the* highlight of the opening ceremony. Nbc / NBCU Photo Bank …