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See which Aussie foods are being brought into the Paris Olympic village to stop athletes from getting homesick – but their rooms won’t come with one VERY basic feature

  • Weet-Bix and Milo are presented to Australian stars in Paris
  • Barista-style coffee will be another luxury available
  • In July it can be scorching hot in Paris, up to 40 degrees

In an effort to prevent athletes from getting homesick, Australian athletes will be given Milo and Weet-Bix when they stay in the Paris Olympic Village, but their rooms will not be air-conditioned.

To make up for that, the Australian Olympic Committee will provide participants with portable air conditioning, with only the United States, Greece, Brazil and Norway also ensuring the comfort of their stars in the same step.

By comparison, athletes from other countries will have to try to get a good night’s sleep, aided only by rotating fans.

The move could be decisive for Australia’s medal chances as Paris can be sweltering in July, with temperatures as high as 40 degrees.

Last year the mercury rose above 35 degrees for nine days.

In an effort to prevent athletes from feeling homesick, Australian athletes will receive gifts such as Milo and Weet-Bix when they stay in Paris' Olympic Village from July (pictured).

In an effort to prevent athletes from feeling homesick, Australian athletes will receive gifts such as Milo and Weet-Bix when they stay in Paris’ Olympic Village from July (pictured).

Portable air conditioning has been arranged for Australian stars, but athletes from most rival countries will have to make do with running fans (pictured)

Portable air conditioning has been arranged for Australian stars, but athletes from most rival countries will have to make do with running fans (pictured)

This move could be decisive, as Paris can be sweltering in July, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees (photo, Australian swimming sensation Ariarne Titmus)

This move could be decisive, as Paris can be sweltering in July, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees (photo, Australian swimming sensation Ariarne Titmus)

“We must remember that our priority is to provide a high-quality environment for our athletes… especially when there is a risk of extreme heat,” said Australian Chef de Mission and former Olympic cycling champion Anna Meares.

In addition, the Australian team will have access to eight ice baths, four welfare officers, three nutritionists, two psychologists, two PCR machines and a high-end gym.

If necessary, an Australian federal police officer will even be present in the village.

And when it comes to coffee runs, Australian athletes are in expert hands, with baristas flown in from Melbourne, Sydney and Perth to provide a caffeine fix.

It follows the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, where Brisbane barista Jacob King was flown to China.

According to the Sydney Morning HeraldKing dressed in the national uniform and even marched during the opening ceremony.

Last month it was confirmed that the Olympic Village will house small, cardboard beds for competing athletes in Paris.

The Games are notorious for sexual activity between athletes – with legendary American swimmer Ryan Lochte previously saying that ’70 to 75 percent’ of Olympians are intimate.

Paris Olympic organizers will also provide 300,000 condoms.

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