sports
February 13, 2026
Love in a cold climate: Winter Olympic village runs out of condoms after three days
Athletes in Italy have been ‘promised more will arrive’
TL;DR
- Free condoms at the Winter Olympics ran out in a record three days.
- Fewer than 10,000 condoms were provided for nearly 3,000 athletes.
- This contrasts with 300,000 condoms given to athletes at the Paris Games.
- An anonymous athlete expressed concern about when more supplies would arrive.
- The governor of Lombardy stated providing condoms is an established Olympic practice since 1988 for STD prevention.
- Spanish figure skater Olivia Smart shared a viral video of the branded condoms.
- Other activities in the Olympic village include a gym, games, and free drinks.
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