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U.S. figure skater Isabeau Levito, 18, is soaking up life in the Milan-Cortina Olympic Village ahead of her Winter Games debut in the women's short program, calling the village experience 'everything and more' and expressing excitement to compete; she is the 2024 world silver medalist and 2023 U.S. national champion, part of the U.S. team with Alysa Liu and Amber Glenn nicknamed the 'Blade Angels.'
La Stampa reports that free condoms at the Cortina Olympic Village ran out after three days, with about 2,900 athletes participating and a supply far smaller than Paris 2024 (300,000) or Rio 2016 (450,000); replenishment was promised but the timing remains unclear as many athletes stay in Milan.
BuzzFeed runs through 26 behind‑the‑scenes photos of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic villages, highlighting athlete housing, dining halls, gyms, and leisure spaces across Milan and Cortina, including Team USA accommodations and various village facilities—plus a note that there are no cardboard beds this year.
BuzzFeed tours the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Village bedrooms, highlighting Team USA rooms with monogrammed pillows, skylights, dual closets, a microwave and mini-fridge, and country-specific touches; the piece notes there are six villages in total (including Livigno for Team Switzerland) and that the spaces will become student housing after the Games.
The Paris Olympic Games will see the return of intimacy in the Olympic Village, with organizers planning to distribute 300,000 condoms to athletes, staff, and press members. This move marks a departure from the intimacy ban imposed during the Tokyo Olympics due to the pandemic. While some athletes welcome the initiative, others question the necessity of such a large quantity. Paris is also using the opportunity to redesign the condom packet with a focus on sexual consent, and while alcohol won't be available in the Village, athletes can enjoy champagne in Paris.
The Paris Olympic Games will provide 300,000 condoms to residents of the Olympic Village, marking a departure from the intimacy ban at the Tokyo Olympics. Organizers aim to create a comfortable environment for the 14,000 athletes, staff, and press attending the Games. While the distribution of condoms at the Olympics is not new, the quantity has increased over time. Some athletes have expressed skepticism about the necessity of such large quantities. Additionally, Paris is hosting a contest to redesign the condom packet with a focus on sexual consent, and alcohol will not be available in the Village.