While there’s no doubt that the athletes at the Winter Olympics in Sochi are relishing the opportunity to compete for their countries and the chance to bring home a medal or two, there’s something else that many of them seem to be enjoying – all the free stuff.
In addition to stocking up on freebies from sponsors like McDonald’s and Coca Cola, there are a number of other things that are being handed out for free, including condoms and beer.
Here’s a peek at what some of the athletes have been loading up on so far:
U.S. freeskiier Torin Yater-Wallace's apparently likes McDonald’s…a lot.
Luh me mac D's who in the mountain village needs some, I'm about to be the supplier pic.twitter.com/sFIkCCoWqh
— Torin Yater-Wallace (@TorinWallace) February 12, 2014
While it’s pretty cool that the U.S. Figure Skating team gets free soda with their food…
This keychain provides free soda. #wow pic.twitter.com/5GzHwVlI6A
— U.S. Figure Skating (@USFigureSkating) February 5, 2014
…it’s even cooler that team Canada gets to wash down their Mickey D’s with free beer.
Canada's Olympic House in #Sochi has a #beer fridge that only opens with Canadian passport. pic.twitter.com/FuvSUA86hJ" @bustedcoverage
— Carter (@SideCG) February 10, 2014
After a couple of those beers, some frisky Canadians might need these freebies.
MT @anakednotion 100,000 condoms have been distributed at #Sochi! http://t.co/kDmn35DyMP pic.twitter.com/yuZBqJsqlw
— Planned Parenthood (@PPHeartland) February 12, 2014
Depending on how that goes, a couple of these babies might work well afterwards.
It's finally here! RT to celebrate the first day of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics! #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/HvlsfT61uF
— POWERADE (@POWERADE) February 7, 2014
While it might not be because of the beer, the Canadian women’s hockey team was able to rally and score two third-period goals to knock off the American squad on Wednesday 3-2. Before the victory, the provider of Canada’s free beer supply tweeted out a preemptive apology. (Both teams will still be advancing to the semifinals.)
With a huge day at the games, we owe the world an apology. pic.twitter.com/Ak7NGgFJhr
— Molson Canadian (@Molson_Canadian) February 10, 2014
Evan Bleier is a freelance writer based out of wherever he can plug in his laptop. You can send him questions, comments and Buffalo wing suggestions @itishowitis or "like" CraveOnline Sports on Facebook
