RIO DE JANEIRO – There are many potential obstacles to Olympic success – injury, bad luck, bad timing or just an opponent who picks the day of the final to turn in the performance of their life.
You can also add a surprise contender to that list: McDonald's.
According to Greg Shaw, lead nutritionist for the Australian swimming team, the size and scale of the dining hall at the Olympic Village has the potential to spell disaster for athletes who typically follow a rigid eating pattern.
The centerpiece of the eating area in the Village is a vast McDonald’s restaurant, with the fast-food chain having been an Olympic sponsor since 1976.