While athletes travel for the Summer and Winter Olympics, some fans watching from home are more curious about where they stay. The Olympic Village houses athletes, coaches, staff and officials during the Olympic Games.

Daniel Smith, the 2024 Olympic Village director for Team USA, explained why big-name athletes may opt out of staying at the Olympic Village during the Games

From secret phones to a pin-trading robot, discover the surprising perks powering competitors at the Winter Games.

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Athletes at the Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Village on Tuesday chatted at an outdoor coffee stand, traded their unique national team pins and took in the atmosphere of the Dolomites as snow steadily fell.

The Olympic village in Milan offers plenty of perks and amenities for athletes, including free food, stress plants and beds that are not made of cardboard.

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Team Finland and Team Switzerland have had players affected by norovirus

The Milan Olympic Village is buzzing with activity as athletes settle in for the Winter Games. Teams from around the world are arriving with gear, decorating their rooms with national flags, and enjoying the facilities.

For most people, the pandemic days of masking are behind them. In certain corners of the Winter Olympics, though, things still look a lot like they did in COVID times. Some athletes are taking extreme measures to stay healthy.