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The personal touches inside Winter Olympic athletes village – including 5,000 teabags

Legendary Olympians share their highlights from the Winter Games
  • The Olympic Village in Milan is a secure, corporate-sponsored hub offering various relaxation and entertainment facilities for athletes.
  • Team GB shares a building with several other nations, with their 10 figure, short-track, and speed skaters having a dedicated, well-appointed corridor.
  • The British team's area is designed to be a 'home away from home,' featuring personal touches, Team GB merchandise, and 5,000 tea bags.
  • Facilities within the Team GB space include a physio room with extensive medical supplies, a stretching area, and a PS4 for downtime.
  • Every detail, from room allocation based on training schedules to 120 spare snow socks and 310 plug adaptors, has been meticulously planned for the athletes' comfort and convenience.
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